Chilled Fresh Fruit Salad with Citrus and Mint
A refreshing blend of seasonal fruits tossed in a zesty citrus dressing, topped with fresh mint for a light, vibrant dessert. This salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs honeydew melon, cantaloupe, strawberries into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, diced (150g) honeydew melon
- 1 cup, diced (150g) cantaloupe
- 1 cup, sliced (100g) strawberries
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 150g diced honeydew melon, 150g diced cantaloupe, and 100g sliced strawberries. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon.
- Step 2: Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated, ensuring no fruit is bruised.
- Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, sprinkle with additional fresh mint for garnish.
