Best 10 Minted Melon Salad Recipes

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Minted melon salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. This dish combines the sweetness of ripe melons with the tang of fresh mint, creating a tantalizing combination that will leave your taste buds wanting more. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a refreshing and delicious minted melon salad that is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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FRESH MINT AND CILANTRO MELON SALAD



Fresh Mint and Cilantro Melon Salad image

All the fresh greens of the herbs and melon of this easy side dish are refreshing to both the eye and the palate! The melon can be chopped bite-sized to be a salad or side, or smaller to be used as a relish or condiment. This dish is also great for a change of pace on the brunch buffet! This works well also with Crenshaw melon.

Provided by Menealeous' Daughter

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups 1-inch chunks honeydew
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves and stems
⅓ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
white sugar to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the honeydew, lime juice, cilantro, mint, and sugar in a bowl; toss to combine; refrigerate at least two hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 13.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

MINTED MELON SUMMER SALAD



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Super-easy and refreshing summer accompaniment to spicy or grilled foods. Fruit can be chopped smaller to be used as a relish/condiment or left bite-sized to be a salad/side. Also great for a change of pace on the brunch buffet!

Provided by Menealeous' Daughter

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups cubed honeydew
½ lime, juiced
¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Gently combine honeydew, lime juice, mint, cilantro, and sugar together in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 33.1 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

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.

MINTED MELON, TOMATO & PROSCIUTTO SALAD



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Quality produce makes this dish, Charentais melon, heirloom tomatoes and salty prosciutto marry beautifully. Ideal as a sharing platter starter for a summer dinner party

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Lunch, Starter

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

about 500g different-coloured heirloom tomatoes , chopped into large chunks (smaller ones left whole or halved)
1 Charentais melon , segmented and cut into chunks roughly the same size as the tomatoes
12 slices prosciutto - the best you can afford
handful mint , leaves picked, shredded
crusty bread , to serve
1½ tbsp sherry or red wine vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp honey

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Toss the tomatoes and melon together in a bowl with a little dressing, some sea salt and black pepper. Loosely lay the prosciutto over a platter and pile the tomatoes and melon on top. Drizzle with extra dressing, scatter with mint and serve straight away with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

MINTED WATERMELON SALAD



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In this refreshing summer salad, aromatic mint ties together the sweetness of watermelon and the savory notes from ricotta salata.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small (2 1/2 pounds) seedless red watermelon
1 small (2 1/2 pounds) seedless yellow watermelon
2 ounces ricotta salata
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, preferably Maldon
3 tablespoons sliced fresh mint

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut off rinds from watermelons. (You should have a total of 2 pounds peeled fruit.) Quarter each melon, and then cut into 3-inch-long, 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices on a serving platter.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave paper-thin slices of ricotta salata over watermelon. Sprinkle with salt and mint, and serve immediately.

MELON, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD



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Alex loves mint in many forms: muddled in a cocktail, layered in a sandwich or tossed with fruit like in this melon salad.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium melons (such as cantaloupe, Galia and/or honeydew)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Grated zest and juice of 1 small lime
1 tablespoon honey, plus more if needed
2 medium hothouse cucumbers, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks and chilled
Freshly ground pepper
6 sprigs mint, stemmed

Steps:

  • Place the melons on a flat surface and split each one in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Slice the ends off, then slice off the skin with a knife. Cut the flesh into 1- to 2-inch chunks. Transfer 1 heaping cup of melon chunks to a blender. Refrigerate the remaining melon chunks in a large bowl until chilled.
  • Make the dressing: Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the lime zest and juice and the honey to the blender. Puree until smooth. Taste for seasoning; add more honey, if needed. Add a splash of water if needed to make a smooth dressing. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous amount of pepper. Toss the chilled melon chunks with the dressing. Add the cucumbers, sprinkle the mint on top and mix a little.

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.

MINTED MELON SALAD



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This is another wonderful TOH recipe I have been making since 1995. My family and friends love it! It is great during the hot summer months, and a staple at 4th of July. The dressing is very different and wonderful, looks great in a melon boat, or you can use trifle dish, either way it is a hit. For the ingredients the watermelon is about half a melon, the cantaloup is about 1 medium, the honeydew is about 1 medium, and the peaches are about 2.

Provided by Baby Chevelle

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped
3/4 teaspoon anise seed
1 pinch salt
5 cups cubed watermelon
3 cups cubed cantaloupe
3 cups cubed honeydews
2 cups peaches, sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 28.3, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 26.7, Protein 1.4

MINT WATERMELON SALAD



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I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick to prepare and disappeared from their plates even quicker. Even the kids loved it! -Antoinette DuBeck, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Place watermelon and mint in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MINTED CUCUMBER AND HONEYDEW MELON SALAD



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Ok, this may sound a bit different, but this is REALLY good. Light and healthy. A simple dressing and a wonderful summer dish. Great for picnics as it can easily be served chilled which is best, or room temp which makes it perfect for picnics.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Melons

Time 20m

Yield 4 Salad Servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 seedless cucumber (peeled & sliced in 1/4-inch rounds and then halved)
2 cups honeydew melon (cut in bite size cubes)
2 tablespoons red onions, minced fine
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, fine chopped
2 tablespoons key lime juice (regular lime juice can be substituted)
1/2 teaspoon honey
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Salad -- In a large bowl, add the mint, red onion, lime juice, honey, cucumber and honeydew melon and toss well. The liquid from both the melon and cucumber will be enough to combine with the simple dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill at least 15 minutes.
  • Serve -- Just ENJOY! A light refreshing salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.3, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 20.1, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 10.8, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy melons. Look for melons that are heavy for their size and have a sweet, fragrant smell.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, cut the melon and mint and store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, combine the melon, mint, and dressing.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh mint leaves or a sprinkle of chopped pistachios or almonds for an extra touch of flavor and color.
  • If you don't have a melon baller, you can use a spoon to scoop out the melon balls.
  • This salad is also a great way to use up leftover melon. If you have a half of a melon left over from another recipe, simply cut it into balls and add it to the salad.

Conclusion:

Minted melon salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. The combination of sweet melon, tangy lime juice, and refreshing mint is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad, give this minted melon salad a try.

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