Best 15 Melon With Minted Lime Dip Recipes

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Craving a refreshing and flavorful dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than the delectable melon with minted lime dip. This vibrant combination of sweet, juicy melon and zesty, aromatic lime creates a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. Whether you're hosting a summer party or seeking a light and healthy snack, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we uncover the secrets to crafting the perfect melon with minted lime dip, ensuring your next culinary creation is a resounding success.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

MINTED MELON SALAD



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People can't resist digging into a salad made with colorful summer fruits. The unique dressing is what makes this salad a crowd-pleaser. I get compliments whenever I serve it, especially when I put it on the table in a melon boat. It's a warm-weather treat. -Terry Saylor, Vermillion, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
3/4 teaspoon aniseed
Pinch salt
5 cups cubed watermelon (about 1/2 melon)
3 cups cubed cantaloupe (about 1 medium melon)
3 cups cubed honeydew (about 1 medium melon)
2 cups peach slices (about 2 peaches)
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the first six ingredients to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat. Cover and cool syrup completely. , Combine the fruit in a very large bowl; add syrup and stir to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. , Drain before serving. Spoon into watermelon bowl or 8-qt. serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MELON WITH RED CHILI FLAKES, SALT AND LIME



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Skewered melon with chili, salt and lime juice, served as a snack or part of a larger meal, is as unexpected as it is compulsively edible. It's also easily assembled and takes no time, and rewards with layers of flavor.

Provided by Jeff Schwarz And Greg Kessler

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, appetizer, dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 muskmelon (honeydew or cantaloupe), rind and seeds removed
8 six-inch skewers
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed)
½ lime

Steps:

  • Cut the melon into 1-inch cubes.Skewer the melon pieces (about four pieces for each skewer), and place them on a serving plate.
  • Place the salt and red chili flakes in a coffee or spice grinder and pulse until finely ground. Sprinkle about a teaspoon of the salt/chili mixture over the melons, followed by the diced jalapeño.
  • Squeeze the lime over the melons, and serve.

MARINATED MELON WITH FRESH LIME-BASIL SORBET



Marinated Melon with Fresh Lime-Basil Sorbet image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 honeydew melon, ripe
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons gin
Lemon zest
Chopped mint
Fresh Lime-Basil Sorbet, recipe follows, for serving
1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (8 to 10 limes)
1 cup water
1 cup simple sugar syrup (1 cup sugar plus 1 cup water, boiled then cooled)
12 whole basil leaves
1 egg white (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut melon into 6 wedges (top to bottom) and cut off rind. Place in large plastic container with lid along with juice and gin. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, turning over container from time to time to coat all slices. When ready to serve, slice each wedge into 4 to 5 thin slices and arrange as a fan on the plate. Drizzle remaining marinade over slices and garnish with lemon zest and mint. Place a small serving of Fresh Lime-Basil Sorbet on top or beside, if you wish.
  • Combine all ingredients, except egg white, into a freezer friendly container and freeze 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
  • Remove from freezer and allow to soften a little. Put chunks of frozen mixture into a food processor and process until all crystals have disappeared and mixture is smooth. Re-pack into container and keep frozen until needed. This will keep for up to 2 months. If you prefer a lighter, less icy sorbet, add 1 egg white during processing.

GREEN MELON WITH LIME AND LEMON SORBET



Green Melon with Lime and Lemon Sorbet image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 honeydew melon, quartered and seeded
1 lime
A handful mint leaves, chopped
1 pint lemon sorbet

Steps:

  • Dress the melon quarters with lime zest, lime juice and mint. Fill each boat with a small scoop of lemon sorbet and serve.

MINT AND LIME MELON SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mint jelly
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 melon, cantaloupe or honey dew, peeled, cut into 8ths and thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly slicied
Salt and pepper
Mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium shallow bowl, whish together jelly, lime juice and olive oil. Add the melon and veggies and toss. Season salad with salt and pepper and serve with mint sprigs.

MELON WITH MINT LIME SYRUP AND JALAPENO (ADAPTED FROM FOOD AND WINE MAGAZINE)



Melon with Mint Lime Syrup and Jalapeno (Adapted from Food and Wine Magazine) image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup coarsely-chopped fresh mint
1 2-pound small ripe honeydew, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
1 1 1/2-pound cantaloupe, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons minced jalapenos

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine sugar and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Lower heat and simmer 3 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in lime juice and mint. Cover syrup and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • In a large bowl combine honeydew and cantaloupe cubes. Add syrup and jalapeno and toss to combine. Serve melon with a little syrup spooned over.

MELON WITH MINTED LIME DIP



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For a refreshing summer side dish for any meal, our Test Kitchen recommends these marinated melon balls with a cool, creamy dip. You can also serve this fruity treat as a light dessert.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup sugar
¼ cup water
6 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
8 cups melon balls or cubes
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sugar, water, lime juice, mint, lime peel and ginger. Add melon balls. Cover and refrigerate for 1-6 hours. Thread melon onto wooden skewers or toothpicks. In a bowl, combine dip ingredients. Serve with melon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 44.2 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

MELON WITH MINTED LIME DIP



Melon with Minted Lime Dip image

For a refreshing summer side dish for any meal, our Test Kitchen recommends these marinated melon balls with a cool, creamy dip. You can also serve this fruity treat as a light dessert.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup sugar
¼ cup water
6 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
8 cups melon balls or cubes
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sugar, water, lime juice, mint, lime peel and ginger. Add melon balls. Cover and refrigerate for 1-6 hours. Thread melon onto wooden skewers or toothpicks. In a bowl, combine dip ingredients. Serve with melon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 44.2 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

MELON WITH MINTED LIME DIP



Melon with Minted Lime Dip image

For a refreshing summer side dish for any meal, our Test Kitchen recommends these marinated melon balls with a cool, creamy dip. You can also serve this fruity treat as a light dessert.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup sugar
¼ cup water
6 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
8 cups melon balls or cubes
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sugar, water, lime juice, mint, lime peel and ginger. Add melon balls. Cover and refrigerate for 1-6 hours. Thread melon onto wooden skewers or toothpicks. In a bowl, combine dip ingredients. Serve with melon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 44.2 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

MELON WITH MINTED LIME DIP



Melon with Minted Lime Dip image

For a refreshing summer side dish for any meal, our Test Kitchen recommends these marinated melon balls with a cool, creamy dip. You can also serve this fruity treat as a light dessert.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup sugar
¼ cup water
6 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
8 cups melon balls or cubes
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sugar, water, lime juice, mint, lime peel and ginger. Add melon balls. Cover and refrigerate for 1-6 hours. Thread melon onto wooden skewers or toothpicks. In a bowl, combine dip ingredients. Serve with melon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 44.2 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

MELON WITH MINTED LIME DIP



Melon with Minted Lime Dip image

For a refreshing summer side dish for any meal, our Test Kitchen recommends these marinated melon balls with a cool, creamy dip. You can also serve this fruity treat as a light dessert.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup sugar
¼ cup water
6 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
8 cups melon balls or cubes
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sugar, water, lime juice, mint, lime peel and ginger. Add melon balls. Cover and refrigerate for 1-6 hours. Thread melon onto wooden skewers or toothpicks. In a bowl, combine dip ingredients. Serve with melon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 44.2 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

MELON WITH SWEET LIME DRESSING



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Not all desserts need to be decadent in order to be delicious. A simple lime dressing coats cubed cantaloupe and honeydew for a refreshing finale.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cubed cantaloupe
3 cups cubed honeydew melon
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cantaloupe and honeydew. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over fruit; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MELON WITH LIME SYRUP



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Lime syrup adds tang to watermelon and cantaloupe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cantaloupe, peeled and seeded
1 pound piece of watermelon, without the rind
1 tablespoon small fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/2 cup water; place over medium-high heat. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until syrup has thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice, and chill in an ice-water bath.
  • Meanwhile, cut the melons into attractive 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with the cooled syrup, garnish with mint leaves, and serve immediately.

MELON WITH SWEET LIME DRESSING



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A simple lime dressing with a hint of mint coats cubed cantaloupe and honeydew for a refreshing treat. I found this delightful recipe in the Taste of Home Busy Family Cookbook.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cubed cantaloupe
3 cups cubed honeydews
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine cantaloupe and honeydew. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over fruit; toss gently to coat.
  • Tip: Use a melon baller to give this salad a prettier presentation.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.4, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 48.3, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 30.2, Protein 1.8

MELON FLOAT WITH LIME AND MINT



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Looking for a fruit dessert? Then check out this great melon float with lime and mint - a tasty treat!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
1 1/2 cups honeydew melon balls
1 1/2 cups cantaloupe balls
1 1/2 cups (12 oz) club soda, chilled

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat sugar, water, mint and lime peel to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
  • In heatproof medium bowl, place honeydew and cantaloupe balls; pour hot syrup through strainer over melon, removing lime peel and mint. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled.
  • To serve, divide melon balls and syrup among 4 parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Top with club soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe melons: Look for melons that are heavy for their size, have a deep color, and give a slight yield when pressed gently.
  • Chill the melon before serving: This will make the melon more refreshing and flavorful.
  • Use fresh mint and lime juice: These ingredients will give the dip a bright, citrusy flavor.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the dip to your liking: Add more honey or sugar if you prefer a sweeter dip.
  • Garnish the dip with additional mint leaves or lime zest before serving: This will add a touch of elegance and freshness.

Conclusion:

Melon with Minted Lime Dip is a refreshing and flavorful appetizer or snack that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of sweet melon, tangy lime, and refreshing mint, this dip is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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