Spiced Melon Balls
Transform your summer fruit game with Spiced Melon Balls—a vibrant and refreshing medley of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon infused with a zesty blend of honey, lime juice, and warming spices like cinnamon and ginger. A dash of cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick, perfectly balanced by the natural sweetness of the melons. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, requiring a quick chill time to let the bold flavors meld beautifully. Garnished with fresh mint, this chilled fruit salad is the ideal summer snack, light dessert, or healthy party dish. Easy to make, bursting with flavor, and absolutely stunning on the table, Spiced Melon Balls are your go-to for a refreshing twist on classic fruit salads.
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Ingredients
- 1 whole Cantaloupe
- 1 whole Honeydew melon
- 1 small whole Watermelon
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.125 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 10 leaves (optional for garnish) Fresh mint leaves
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
Directions
Step 1
Cut the cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and watermelon in half and scoop out the seeds (if any).
Step 2
Using a melon baller, scoop out balls from each melon and place them into a large mixing bowl. If you don't have a melon baller, you can cut the melons into small cubes instead.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt until fully combined.
Step 4
Pour the spice mixture over the melon balls and gently toss to coat all of the pieces evenly.
Step 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the melons to chill.
Step 6
Before serving, give the melon balls another light toss to redistribute the dressing.
Step 7
Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve chilled for a refreshing treat.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3361.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1318.9 |
| Total Fat 4.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 930.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 320.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 284.8g | |
| Protein 21.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 271.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6320.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories