Summertime Melon Salad
Dive into the vibrant flavors of summer with this Summertime Melon Salad, a refreshingly light and colorful dish that's perfect for warm-weather gatherings. This recipe combines juicy watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon with the aromatic charm of fresh mint and basil, creating a symphony of sweet and herbal notes. A tangy lime and honey dressing brings a zesty balance to the salad, while crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, salty bite. Finished with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, this dish is effortlessly elegant, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking. Ideal as a side dish or appetizer, this fruity sensation is sure to steal the spotlight at your next picnic or barbecue. Keywords: summertime melon salad, refreshing summer side dish, watermelon salad recipe, easy no-cook salad, mint and basil fruit salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon
- 2 cups cantaloupe
- 2 cups honeydew melon
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Slice the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into bite-sized cubes or use a melon baller if desired. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint and basil leaves. Add them to the bowl with the melons.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey until well combined. Drizzle this mixture over the salad.
Gently toss the salad to ensure the lime and honey mixture coats the fruit evenly.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish for any summer meal. Optionally, garnish with extra mint leaves for a decorative touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.4 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1713 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 764 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 5% | |
*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.
