Heart-Healthy Refreshing Melon Ball Salad

Elevate your summer menus with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Melon Ball Salad, a vibrant medley of juicy watermelon, sweet cantaloupe, and crisp honeydew melon. This easy no-cook recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for picnics, brunches, or as a refreshing dessert. Tossed in a zesty lime and honey dressing infused with freshly chopped mint, each bite bursts with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. A dash of sea salt and ground black pepper enhances the natural flavors of the fruit, while keeping the salad irresistibly light and wholesome. Packed with vitamins, hydration, and natural sweetness, this chilled salad is as wholesome as it is delicious—a perfect heart-healthy treat to savor all season long!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium Watermelon
• 1 medium Cantaloupe
• 1 medium Honeydew melon
• 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing the outside of all your melons thoroughly. This prevents any bacteria from transferring when you cut through the melon.

Step 2

Cut each melon in half and remove the seeds using a spoon.

Step 3

Use a melon baller to scoop out round balls from each melon half. Place the melon balls into a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Repeat until you have about equal amounts of watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon balls.

Step 5

Rinse and pat dry fresh mint leaves, then finely chop them. Add the chopped mint to the bowl of melon balls.

Step 6

In a small separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, sea salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the melon and mint mixture in the large bowl.

Step 8

Gently toss all ingredients together with a large spoon to ensure an even distribution of the dressing.

Step 9

Refrigerate the melon ball salad for at least 15 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a refreshing appetizer or a light dessert option. Enjoy the heart-healthy goodness!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(9790.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3237.3

Total Fat 14.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1311.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 798.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.4g	0%
Total Sugars 663.6g
Protein 65.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1037.5mg	0%
Iron 36.2mg	0%
Potassium 14142.4mg	0%

*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: 7.3%

Carbs: 89.2%