Description
This refreshing Summer Melon Salad is a colorful and vibrant dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light summer meal. The combination of sweet melons, juicy blueberries, fresh mint, and zesty lime dressing creates a delightful burst of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the salad:
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 2 cups cubed cantaloupe
- 2 cups cubed honeydew melon
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (chopped or torn)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and blueberries.
- Sprinkle with fresh mint just before serving.
- Serve chilled for best flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, and sea salt until well blended. Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat.
Notes
- For a savory twist, add crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper.
- You can also substitute basil for mint or add sliced strawberries for extra color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
