Best 4 Honey Lime Melon Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing and vibrant Honey Lime Melon Salad, a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and juicy flavors. This salad features ripe and luscious melon, kissed with a zesty honey-lime dressing. With variations like a savory Melon and Prosciutto Salad, a tropical Melon and Coconut Salad, and a refreshing Melon and Mint Salad, you'll find a perfect salad for any occasion. Dive into this culinary journey and discover the perfect melon salad to elevate your next meal.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MIXED MELON SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND LIME



Mixed Melon Salad with Cilantro and Lime image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (could swap for mint), plus more for garnish, optional
Pinch kosher salt
2 cups cantaloupe balls, from about 1 cantaloupe
2 cups honeydew balls, from about 1 honeydew
2 cups watermelon balls, from about half a watermelon

Steps:

  • Combine the lime juice, honey, cilantro and salt together in a small bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon. Add the honey-lime mixture and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired. Chill the salad in the refrigerator until serving.

HONEYDEW SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING



Honeydew Salad with Lime Dressing image

Green is my favorite color, and this refreshing salad with grapes, cucumber and kiwi is green to the max. If you want more, add green apples and pears. -Melissa McCabe, Long Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
4 cups cubed honeydew melon (about 1 small)
2 cups green grapes
4 medium kiwifruit, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk lime juice, honey and mint until blended. Place fruit and cucumber in a large bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY-MELON SALAD WITH BASIL



Honey-Melon Salad with Basil image

Put the taste of summer in your salad! Loaded with juicy cantaloupe and honeydew, and glazed with a sweet honey dressing, this dish will be gone in minutes. Watermelon is a tasty addition, too. -Khurshid Shaik, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups cubed cantaloupe (about 1 medium)
6 cups cubed honeydew melon (about 1 medium)
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or mint
Dried cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cantaloupe and honeydew. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. In a small bowl, whisk honey, lemon juice, paprika, salt and pepper. Pour over melon cubes just before serving; toss to coat. Stir in basil and, if desired, dried cranberries. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

REFRESHING MELON SALAD



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This cool and refreshing dessert features a splash of lime to keep the fruit crisp and fresh. Garnish with a little plain soy yogurt for a creamy accent.

Provided by TRANSCEND

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ medium honeydew melon, cubed
¼ Melons, cantaloupe, raw
1 cup cubed watermelon
1 medium lime, juiced
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
1 sprig fresh mint, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine honeydew, galia melon, and watermelon in a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and zest; toss to coat. Garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 20.7 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and juicy melons for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have honeydew melon, you can use cantaloupe or watermelon instead.
  • Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the dressing to help balance out the sweetness of the melon.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for a few hours before serving.

Conclusion:

This honey lime melon salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer parties and potlucks. It is also a great way to use up leftover melon. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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