Refreshing Melon Ball Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and summer flavors, this Refreshing Melon Ball Salad is the ultimate light and healthy treat for warm-weather gatherings or a quick, revitalizing snack. Featuring a trio of perfectly scooped cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, this salad is elevated with a zesty lime and honey dressing that enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit. Freshly chopped mint adds a cooling, aromatic touch, making each bite irresistibly refreshing. Simple yet stunning, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and is chilled to perfection for added flavor. Perfect as a side dish, dessert, or picnic staple, this fruit salad is a delicious way to celebrate the season's freshest produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium Cantaloupe
• 1 medium Honeydew melon
• 1 small Watermelon
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing the cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or bacteria from the surface.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each melon in half and scoop out the seeds (for cantaloupe and honeydew) using a spoon.

Step 3

With a melon baller, gently create balls from the flesh of the cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, placing them in a large mixing bowl. Try to keep the balls as uniform in size as possible for a better visual appeal.

Step 4

Once all the melon balls are prepared, finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl of melon balls.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt until well combined to create a dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the melon balls and mix gently, ensuring all melon balls are lightly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and transfer it to a serving dish. Garnish with a few whole mint leaves if desired.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a refreshing salad or dessert option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2817.5 grams (2817.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1060

Total Fat 4.60g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.20g	6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1130mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 254.30g	92%
Dietary Fiber 20.40g	73%
Total Sugars 226.30g
Protein 18.60g	37%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 218mg	17%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 5097mg	108%

*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: 3.7%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 89.8%