Heart-Healthy Refreshing Melon Salad
Brighten your table with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Melon Salad, a vibrant summer dish bursting with hydrating fruits and zesty citrus flavor. Made with a medley of juicy watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew, this no-cook recipe is elevated with fresh mint, a drizzle of honey, and a tangy blend of lemon and lime juice. Topped with chia seeds for added nutrition and a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavors, this salad is both nourishing and delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes and served chilled, it’s a perfect choice for a light snack, a picnic treat, or a refreshing side dish. Packed with antioxidants and low in calories, this melon salad is your go-to for a guilt-free, heart-healthy indulgence!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon
- 2 cups cantaloupe
- 2 cups honeydew melon
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 0.125 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the melons. Remove the rind and seeds from the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon.
Step 2
Cut the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon into 1-inch cubes. Place all the melon cubes into a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Wash and dry the fresh mint leaves. Finely chop the mint and add it to the bowl with the melon cubes.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, and honey. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
Step 5
Pour the citrus-honey dressing over the melon and mint. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 6
Sprinkle the chia seeds and a pinch of sea salt over the salad. Give it a gentle toss again to incorporate all the flavors.
Step 7
Cover the melon salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve the melon salad chilled, garnished with a sprig of mint or a few extra chia seeds on top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1282.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 603.3 |
| Total Fat 8.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 485.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 132.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 103.0g | |
| Protein 14.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 405.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2495.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories