Description
A quick and simple fresh melon salad with lime dressing and a fresh hint of mint. Perfect accent for a hot summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 limes, (4 teaspoons zest and 1/4 cup lime juice)
- 3 tablespoons honey (or 1/4 cup agave)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint (about 7 leaves)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 cups cubed cantaloupe and honeydew
Instructions
- Remove the zest from the limes with a Microplane or box grater. Then juice the limes.
- Finely dice the fresh mint leaves.
- In a small container combine the lime juice and zest, honey, minced mint, and kosher salt. Stir well to combine.
- Remove the rind and inner pulp of various melons. Cut fruit into small cubes to equal 6 cups and chill.
- In a serving bowl combine the melon cubes with about 3/4 of the dressing and gently stir to combine. Add the remaining dressing as needed. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
