Dairy-Free Refreshing Melon Ball Salad
Elevate your summer dining with this Dairy-Free Refreshing Melon Ball Salad, a vibrant and hydrating recipe perfect for warm days. Featuring scoops of juicy watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon, this salad bursts with natural sweetness and refreshing flavors. A tangy lemon dressing, sweetened with honey or maple syrup, delicately coats the fruit, while a sprinkle of freshly chopped mint adds an herby brightness. This healthy, no-cook recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for barbecues, picnics, or a light dessert. Serve it chilled for the ultimate cooling treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium watermelon
- 1 medium cantaloupe
- 1 medium honeydew melon
- 15 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Step 1
Cut the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard them.
Step 2
Using a melon baller, scoop out balls from the flesh of each melon and place them in a large serving bowl.
Step 3
In a small bowl, zest the lemon and then juice it. You should have approximately 1/4 cup lemon juice.
Step 4
Add honey or maple syrup to the lemon juice, along with the pinch of salt, and whisk until well combined.
Step 5
Pour the lemon dressing over the melon balls and gently toss to coat them evenly.
Step 6
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the salad. Gently fold the salad once more.
Step 7
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve the salad cold as a refreshing side dish or light dessert.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (9190.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3109.6 |
| Total Fat 12.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 768.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 769.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 47.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 652.8g | |
| Protein 57.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 658.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 25.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 12263.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories