Low Sodium Fresh Melon Balls Salad

Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant and refreshing Low Sodium Fresh Melon Balls Salad, a guilt-free treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This easy-to-make recipe combines juicy watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon, effortlessly shaped into playful, bite-sized balls. A drizzle of zesty lemon juice and naturally sweet honey amplifies the fresh, sun-kissed flavors, while a sprinkle of finely chopped mint leaves adds a burst of aromatic freshness. Perfectly low in sodium yet high in hydrating, fruity goodness, this no-cook salad comes together in just 30 minutes and can be prepared ahead of time, making it an ideal side dish or healthy dessert for summer picnics, potlucks, or backyard barbecues. Serve it chilled for a revitalizing burst of flavor that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

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Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 small Watermelon
1 medium Cantaloupe
1 medium Honeydew melon
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon Honey

Directions

Step 1

Using a melon baller, scoop ball-shaped pieces from the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon, placing them into a large bowl.

Step 2

If you do not have a melon baller, cut the melons into bite-sized cubes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and honey until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the lemon and honey mixture over the melon balls and gently toss to ensure all the pieces are coated.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 6

Gently toss the melon salad again to evenly distribute the mint leaves.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Step 8

Serve chilled, garnishing with additional mint leaves if desired.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2843.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1087.1

Total Fat 4.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 544.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 259.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 229.0g
Protein 21.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 418.4mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 5430.5mg	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: 7.4%

Carbs: 89.2%