Spanish Melonball
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and refreshing Spanish Melonball, a beautiful medley of cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and watermelon scooped into perfect spheres. Infused with a zesty lime-honey dressing and sprinkled with freshly chopped mint leaves, this dish is a celebration of fresh, juicy flavors. With just 20 minutes of preparation and no cooking required, this easy recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light dessert. A pinch of sea salt enhances the natural sweetness of the melons, making each bite irresistibly balanced. Serve this chilled fruit salad to impress your guests with its stunning presentation and tantalizing flavors! Keywords: summer fruit salad, melon recipes, no-cook dessert, refreshing side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Cantaloupe
- 1 whole Honeydew melon
- 1 whole Watermelon
- 2 whole Lime
- 6 large leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 pinch Sea salt
Instructions
Using a melon baller, scoop the flesh from the cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and watermelon into small, round balls. Place the melon balls into a large serving bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and set aside.
Juice the limes into a small bowl. Add the honey and a pinch of sea salt to the lime juice, whisking until the honey fully dissolves.
Drizzle the lime-honey dressing over the melon balls in the serving bowl.
Sprinkle the chopped mint leaves over the top and gently toss everything together to combine.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold as a refreshing side dish or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 914 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 974.7 g | 354% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.0 g | 221% | |
| Total Sugars | 814.7 g | ||
| Protein | 73.1 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 858 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 32.1 mg | 178% | |
| Potassium | 15941 mg | 339% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
