Melon Salad with Orange Honey Dressing

Brighten up your summer table with this refreshing Melon Salad with Orange Honey Dressing, a vibrant medley of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Each juicy melon ball is infused with the sweet and tangy flavors of orange juice, honey, and a hint of lime, creating a light yet flavorful treat perfect for warm days. Fresh mint leaves add an aromatic, cooling garnish, making this salad a beautiful centerpiece as well as a healthy, crowd-pleasing dish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make, chilled melon salad is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

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Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 whole Cantaloupe melon
1 whole Honeydew melon
1 whole Watermelon
10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
0.5 cup Orange juice
2 tablespoons Honey
1 tablespoon Lime juice
0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Slice the cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and watermelon in half. Using a melon baller, scoop out the flesh of each melon into small, round balls. Place the melon balls in a large serving bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and set them aside for garnish.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, lime juice, and salt until fully combined to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the orange honey dressing over the melon balls in the serving bowl and gently toss until the melon is evenly coated.

Step 5

Garnish the salad with the chopped mint leaves for added freshness and color.

Step 6

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes for an extra refreshing taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(12503.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4077.8

Total Fat 17.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1271.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1015.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.8g	0%
Total Sugars 856.6g
Protein 77.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 867.7mg	0%
Iron 31.3mg	0%
Potassium 18925.3mg	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: 3.4%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 89.8%