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    Melon Salad with Mint

    Updated: Nov 7, 2022 » This post may contain affiliate links » By: Megan » Leave a Comment

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    Melon salad is a side dish that's show-stoppingly pretty (the colors!) and every bite is full of heavenly ripe melon, fresh mint and bright lime. This combination is one that you'll try and then think about for days afterward.

    Melon salad.

    About This Recipe

    This melon salad is made with fresh watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew tossed in a simple dressing of honey, lime and mint. It's easy to make and the flavors are impressively refreshing!

    This recipe is also popular as a side dish for barbecues, potlucks and holidays because it's easy to make ahead of time and transports well.

    And with about 6 servings, this recipe makes a large batch of salad that can serve a small crowd or can give you tasty leftovers for days!

    Ingredients

    The full recipe is at the bottom of this page, but here's a quick overview of what you'll need and how to make it:

    • 1 small watermelon, cubed
    • 1 cantaloupe, cubed 
    • 1 honeydew, cubed 

    Dressing: 

    • 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 teaspoons lime zest
    • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
    • Pinch of sea salt
    Melon salad with mint dressing.

    Ingredient Notes

    Here's a few popular ingredient substitutions and additions for this recipe:

    Melons: this recipe uses 1 watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew. You'll end up with about 6 - 8 cups of each melon (ideally about the same amount from each). For tips on how to choose ripe melons, see the next section.

    Honey: you can swap this out for your preferred sweeter like agave or maple syrup.

    Mint: fresh mint adds extra brightness to this recipe and highlights the flavors of the melons. It's also popular to add fresh basil. If you have trouble finding fresh herbs you can leave them out and the salad will still be tasty.

    How to Make Melon Salad

    Melon salad is easy to make in about 20 minutes. You'll chop your melons, make your dressing, and them mix everything together!

    Here's the step-by-step instructions:

    Step 1: Make the dressing

    Stir together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

    Step 2: Mix the salad

    Add all of the cubed melon to a large bowl, drizzle the dressing on top and toss gently to mix.

    Taste and season with additional salt, honey (for sweetness) or lime (for tartness) as preferred.

    PRO TIP: you could also use a melon baller for this recipe as an alternative to cubing your melons. This usually takes a little longer but is very pretty!

    Step 3: Serve

    For best flavor, chill your salad in the fridge for 15 - 30 minutes before serving. You can also make this salad ahead of time and store it in the fridge until it's ready to eat.

    How to Store Melon Salad

    Store your leftover melon salad in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 - 5 days. Stir before serving.

    Melon salad with mint lime dressing.

    How to Choose Ripe Melons

    The trickiest part of this recipe is choosing 3 melons that will be ripe at the same time! Here's a few tips for timing the ripeness of your melons:

    How to Tell if Your Watermelon is Ripe

    Ripe watermelon is duller and darker green (instead of shiny and lighter green) and will make a hollow sound when you knock on it.

    PRO TIP: look for a watermelon with an orange-ish spot near the bottom for a more flavorful, sweet melon.

    How to Tell if Your Cantaloupe is Ripe

    Ripe cantaloupe should be tan with faint green lines and should 'give' slightly when pressed on, being not too firm and not too soft/mushy (over-ripe). It will also have a nice smell, which you can check for at the end where it would have been picked from the stem.

    How to Tell if Your Honeydew is Ripe

    The rind of the honeydew should be beige/yellow (not green) when it's ripe. It will also have slight softness when pressed instead of being rock hard. You should be able to smell the honeydew at the end where it was picked (a sweet, fragrant smell).

    Similar Recipes

    For more fresh fruit salads, check out these popular favorites:

    • Rainbow Fruit Salad
    • Mango Avocado Salad
    • Watermelon Blueberry Salad

    If you try this recipe, I would love to hear your thoughts! Please leave a comment at the bottom of this page. And if you share a photo on social media, I'd love to see it! You can tag me on: Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.

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    Melon salad.

    Melon Salad with Mint


    • Author: Megan
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 4 - 6 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    Melon salad is a side dish that's show-stoppingly pretty (the colors!) and every bite is full of heavenly ripe melon, fresh mint and bright lime. This combination is one that you'll try and then think about for days afterward.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 small watermelon, cubed
    • 1 cantaloupe, cubed
    • 1 honeydew, cubed

    Dressing:

    • 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
    • 2 teaspoons lime zest
    • Pinch of sea salt

    Instructions

    1. Make the dressing: in a small bowl, stir together the dressing ingredients.
    2. Mix the salad: add all of the cubed melon to a large bowl, drizzle the dressing on top and toss gently to mix. Taste and season with additional salt, honey (for sweetness) or lime (for tartness) as preferred.
    3. Serve: for best flavor, chill in the fridge for 15 - 30 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 - 5 days.
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Salad

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅙th of recipe
    • Calories: 190
    • Sugar: 42.3g
    • Sodium: 100mg
    • Fat: 0.8g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.3g
    • Carbohydrates: 47.8g
    • Fiber: 3.7g
    • Protein: 3.3g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg

    Keywords: melon, salad, watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, lime, honey, mint, dressing, side dish, summer, fruit

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