Sugar-Free Fresh Melon Balls Salad
Indulge in the naturally sweet and hydrating flavors of this **Sugar-Free Fresh Melon Balls Salad**, a vibrant and wholesome treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Crafted with juicy watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon, this refreshing salad is delicately enhanced with the invigorating aroma of finely chopped fresh mint and the zesty tang of lemon and lime. With no added sugar, this healthy dessert or snack highlights the pure essence of seasonal melons while offering a guilt-free option for those mindful of their sugar intake. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, served chilled for an extra burst of crisp freshness, it’s the ultimate summertime delight for picnics, brunches, or light dessert options. Keywords: sugar-free dessert, melon ball salad, refreshing summer recipe, healthy fruit salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 medium Watermelon
- 0.5 medium Cantaloupe
- 0.5 medium Honeydew melon
- 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves
- 1 small Lemon
- 1 small Lime
Instructions
Start by preparing the melons. Cut each of the watermelons, cantaloupes, and honeydew melons in half. Use a melon baller to scoop out round balls of fruit from all three types of melons. Place all melon balls into a large mixing bowl.
Rinse the fresh mint leaves thoroughly under cold water, pat dry with a paper towel, and then chop them finely. Add the chopped mint to the bowl of melon balls.
Zest the lemon and lime using a fine grater or zester. Be sure to only take off the colorful outer peel, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath. Add the zested citrus to the bowl.
Cut the lemon and lime in half and juice them. Be careful to remove any seeds. Stir the juice from both fruits into the melon ball mixture to add a refreshing tang and to help keep the salad fresh.
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients without mashing the melon balls. Taste and adjust if necessary, perhaps by adding more mint or citrus zest for added flavor.
Cover the bowl with food wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a light dessert or snack. Enjoy the naturally sweet flavors without the need for added sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.3 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 314 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 365.0 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 301.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 6173 mg | 131% | |
*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.
