Melon Bowl

Refreshingly vibrant and bursting with natural sweetness, this Melon Bowl is the ultimate summer fruit salad that's as stunning as it is satisfying. Featuring juicy watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon scooped into playful balls, this recipe is elevated with the addition of sweet strawberries, tangy blueberries, and a drizzle of honey-lime dressing. A sprinkle of fresh mint adds a bright, herbal note, while serving the salad in a hollowed-out watermelon shell creates a showstopping presentation perfect for parties, barbecues, or picnics. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy and hydrating dish is your go-to for a crowd-pleasing, decorative dessert or snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 large Watermelon
• 1 medium Cantaloupe
• 1 medium Honeydew melon
• 1 cup Strawberries
• 1 cup Blueberries
• 2 tablespoons Mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice

Directions

Step 1

Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh using a melon baller or spoon, creating small watermelon balls. Place the watermelon balls in a large mixing bowl, and keep the hollowed-out watermelon shell to use as your serving bowl.

Step 2

Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew melon in half. Remove the seeds and scoop out the flesh using a melon baller or spoon to create small balls. Add these to the mixing bowl with the watermelon balls.

Step 3

Rinse the strawberries and blueberries. Remove the stems from the strawberries and cut them into quarters. Add them to the bowl with the melon balls.

Step 4

Finely chop the mint leaves and sprinkle them over the fruit.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice. Drizzle this mixture over the fruit salad and gently toss to combine.

Step 6

Transfer the fruit salad into the hollowed-out watermelon shell for a fun and decorative presentation.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	11689.6 grams (11689.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3851

Total Fat 16.60g	21%
Saturated Fat 0.50g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 668mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 948.30g	345%
Dietary Fiber 61.50g	220%
Total Sugars 792.90g
Protein 71.50g	143%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 824mg	63%
Iron 31mg	171%
Potassium 14837mg	316%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.5%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 89.7%