Half-Melon Fruit Salad with Mint and Lime
A refreshing salad made from halved melon, tossed with bright lime dressing and aromatic mint. This American-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs honeydew melon, cantaloupe, lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 large, cut into halves honeydew melon
- 1 large, cut into halves cantaloupe
- 2, juiced lime
- 1/4 cup, chopped mint leaves
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp agave nectar
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut both melons into halves. Scoop out the seeds and dice the flesh into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine melon cubes, raspberries, and mint leaves.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, agave nectar, and salt.
- Step 4: Pour the dressing over the melon mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Step 5: Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.








