This melon salad is simple and refreshing! Cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon toss with a little honey, lime juice and fresh mint leaves. Perfect for lazy hot summer days; poolside, picnics, breakfast — you name it!

Melon Salad with Honey Lime and Mint

My daughter has officially started drivers training. And I’m not at all worried or terrified or feeling least bit old. Except I feel all those things. Haileigh turns 16 this summer and because of both girls and their sports, she’s only now just starting drivers training. Hey, I’m okay with it. I think 14 years old is way to young to be on the road, but in a way I wish she would have started back then because I could really use another driver in the house.

Yesterday evening, I called in sick to work (aka sitting at my laptop writing this post) so she could get one last drive around the parking lot before her first official drive. I was expecting to be all grey by the end of it, but she did really good! It is odd being the passenger with a teen driver, I’m not going to lie, but it’s a new chapter in her life and I’m so excited for her and me because I can send her on errands for me.

Win-win.

different melons

Speaking of summer… this tri-melon salad!

make simple citrus honey dressing

To Make This Melon Salad You Will Need:

  • cantaloupe
  • watermelon
  • honeydew melon
  • honey
  • lime juice
  • fresh mint

melon balls in a bowl

First things first, are these colors not beautiful? Mother Nature knew what she was doing. Then melon-ball half of a cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon, add them all to a big bowl and set aside.

pour citrus dressing over top

In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon honey with the juice of 1/2 a lime and pour it over the melon, tossing to combine.

This is so simple, it’s kind of ridiculous that I’m even sharing it. But here I am because it’s too delicious not to share. With that said, first combine 1 tablespoon of honey with the juice from 1/2 a medium lime, whisk it until the honey is dissolved and pour it all over the melon balls.

Melon Salad with Honey Lime and Mint

Then simply toss to combine.

Next, serve on your favorite platter or in your prettiest bowl and sprinkle with torn fresh mint leaves. Good luck not devouring this on the spot. It is pretty amazing and refreshing.

It’s crisp, fresh, juicy and tastes like summer in a bowl.

If you’re loving this salad, check out this Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Arugula Salad or this Watermelon Feta Salad with Honey Candied Pistachios!

Melon Salad with Honey Lime and Mint

Enjoy! And if you give this Melon Salad recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

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Yield: 6 servings

Melon Salad with Honey, Lime and Mint

This melon salad is simple and refreshing! Cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon toss with a little honey, lime juice and fresh mint leaves. Perfect for lazy hot summer days; poolside, picnics, breakfast, brunch -- you name it!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 large cantaloupe
  • 1/2 large honeydew melon
  • 1/2 large personal size seedless watermelon
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • fresh mint

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Use a melon baller to scoop round spheres out of each melon and place them into a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon honey with the juice of 1/2 a lime. Whisk to combine and pour over the melon. Gently toss together before serving with torn fresh mint leaves.
  • *If making in advance; chill melon then toss with honey lime syrup and garnish with fresh mint right before serving
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 186kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 34mg, Potassium: 852mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 40g, Vitamin A: 4484IU, Vitamin C: 76mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Laurie McNamara
Course: Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine: American