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Melon Ball Fruit Salad

Melon Ball Fruit salad recipe with honey lemon and mint dressing. Beautiful summer fruit salad recipe.
Prep Time20 minutes
Chill1 hour
Course: fruit salad, Salad Recipes, side dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cantaloupe, fruit salad, watermelon
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 79kcal
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Equipment

  • Melon Baller

Ingredients

  • 2 cups watermelon balls
  • 2 cups cantaloupe balls
  • 2 cups honeydew melon balls
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Instructions

Prep Fresh Melons into Balls

  • Using a melon baller, scoop out balls from watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon. Aim for about 2 cups of each fruit. For the best results, press the melon baller straight into the fruit with the open side down and twist to form a round ball.
    Don't worry if some balls are not perfectly round; a little imperfection is completely normal. On average, you can get about 20-30 balls from each melon, depending on the melon size and size of your melon baller.

How to make Melon Ball Fruit Salad

  • Drizzle the melon balls with honey and lemon juice. Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint over the top.
  • Gently stir the mixture to ensure the honey, lemon juice, and mint are evenly distributed.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour. This allows the flavors to seep into the melons and provide the most flavor.
  • Give the salad a final stir before serving chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 79kcal