Description
Brighten your summer days with this Refreshing Summer Melon Salad, a delightful blend of juicy watermelon, sweet cantaloupe, and crisp cucumber. Enhanced with fresh mint and zesty lime juice, this vibrant dish is perfect for BBQs or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it will transport you to sunny picnics filled with laughter. Get ready to relish every bite of this colorful celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups cantaloupe, cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Wash all fruits thoroughly. Cut the watermelon and cantaloupe into bite-sized cubes and slice the cucumber thinly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cantaloupe chunks, cucumber slices, and torn mint leaves. Gently stir with a wooden spoon to mix evenly.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and drizzle honey if desired. Toss lightly until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled in bowls or on a platter garnished with extra mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg