Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Melon Ball Salad
Brighten up your table with this Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Melon Ball Salad—a vibrant and nutritious summertime favorite! Juicy watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are elegantly scooped into bite-sized balls and dressed with a zesty lime, honey, and extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette, creating the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Freshly sliced mint ribbons add a refreshing herbal note, while crumbled feta cheese lends a creamy, savory contrast. Quick to prepare and stunning to serve, this no-cook dish is ideal for warm-weather gatherings, light lunches, or as a colorful side for your next Mediterranean-inspired meal. Best served chilled, this fruit salad is as healthy as it is refreshing, making it a must-try recipe for anyone embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle!
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Ingredients
- 1 small watermelon
- 1 medium cantaloupe
- 1 medium honeydew melon
- 15 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 large lime
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
Directions
Step 1
Cut the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon in half and remove the seeds.
Step 2
Using a melon baller, scoop out the flesh from the watermelons, cantaloupes, and honeydews. Place all melon balls in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Rinse the mint leaves and gently pat them dry with a paper towel. Stack and roll the mint leaves together and thinly slice them into ribbons (also known as chiffonade).
Step 4
In a small bowl, zest and juice the limes, removing any seeds. This should yield approximately 4 tablespoons of lime juice.
Step 5
Add the extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to the lime juice. Whisk the dressing until well combined.
Step 6
Pour the lime and herb dressing over the melon balls and gently toss until the fruit is evenly coated.
Step 7
Crumble the feta cheese over the melon salad and sprinkle with sliced mint leaves for garnish.
Step 8
Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
Serve the salad in chilled bowls and enjoy this refreshing Mediterranean dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3025.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1535.7 |
| Total Fat 48.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1987.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 269.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 228.2g | |
| Protein 30.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 647.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5270.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories