Melon Ball Lemon Lime Fruit Salad

This Melon Ball Lemon Lime Fruit Salad is one of my all-time favorite healthy recipes for kicking off summer with a light and flavorful touch.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dessert, lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meal, fruit recipe, healthy recipe, Salad recipe, summer dessert

Servings: Servings

Calories: 60kcal

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Ingredients

2 Cups Fresh Watermelon Balls
2 Cups Fresh Cantaloupe Balls
2 Cups Honeydew Balls
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Lime Zest
½ Cup Granulated Sugar
½ Cup Water

Instructions

Make the melon balls from the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew and add to a large bowl.
2 Cups Fresh Watermelon Balls, 2 Cups Fresh Cantaloupe Balls, 2 Cups Honeydew Balls
In a small saucepan, add the sugar, water, lemon juice, and lime juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Cool.
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice, ½ Cup Granulated Sugar, ½ Cup Water
Pour sauce over fruit, add the lemon zest and lime zest. Toss to coat. Chill 4 hours.
1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest, 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest
Depending on the occasion. Serve in a large pretty bowl, individual bowls, or even a fancy cocktail glass or highball glass.
You might want to garnish with a few fresh mint leaves.

Notes

Prepare this Fruit Salad in Advance

Make this fruit salad ahead of time. In fact, it is best to let this chill for 4 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavors. However, you can make this up to three days in advance.

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