Vegan Fresh Melon Balls Salad
Cool, hydrating, and bursting with vibrant flavor, this Vegan Fresh Melon Balls Salad is the perfect summer side dish or light dessert. Featuring a trio of juicy watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon, each piece is delicately shaped into playful, bite-sized spheres. The salad is elevated with a zesty lime dressing made with fresh lime juice, fragrant lime zest, and a touch of agave nectar for natural sweetness. Fresh mint adds a refreshing herbal note, while a pinch of sea salt balances the flavors beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful, vegan-friendly dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Serve it chilled on a hot day, and watch it vanish in minutes! Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or a healthy snack, this melon salad is as refreshing as it is gorgeous.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 medium watermelon
- 0.5 medium cantaloupe
- 0.5 medium honeydew melon
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 0.125 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
Instructions
Using a melon baller, scoop out the flesh of the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon, and place the melon balls into a large mixing bowl.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely. Note: Reserve a few whole mint leaves for garnish if desired.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, agave nectar, and sea salt to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the melon balls and gently toss until the melon balls are well-coated.
Sprinkle the fresh lime zest and chopped mint over the salad, gently tossing once more to distribute evenly.
Serve immediately in individual bowls or a large serving platter, garnished with reserved mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.6 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 651 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 400.0 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 334.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 6724 mg | 143% | |
*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.
