Melon Salad
Featuring a medley of watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew, this Melon Salad has as an impressive of an array of different flavors as it does colors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon, balled
- 2 cups cantaloupe, balled
- 2 cups honeydew, balled
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the melon mixture and toss gently to coat the fruit evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped mint over the top and toss lightly again to distribute.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
- Serve cold, garnished with extra mint if desired.
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Notes
- Use ripe melon: Ripe fruit makes the biggest difference since the recipe is simple and not cooked.
- Chill before mixing: Cold melon helps the salad stay refreshing and prevents extra juice from pooling.
- Toss gently: Melon can break down if overmixed, especially if it’s very ripe.
- Add mint last: Mint is strongest when fresh, so mixing it in at the end keeps the flavor clean.
- Serve soon: This salad tastes best the day it’s made before the melons release too much liquid.
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