Melon Ball Salad With Lime Syrup – a delicious recipe with sugar, lime juice, lime zest, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Salads
Servings:persons
1
Combine sugar, lime juice and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add lime zest. Cover pan and set aside for 15 minutes. Strain into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours. (Can be made up to 3 days in advance.)
2
Cut each melon in half, remove and discard seeds and scoop flesh with a sharp 1-inch melon baller. Place all melon balls in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.
3
Pour lime syrup over melon balls. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Divide into 8 tumblers and garnish with mint, if desired.
232
kcal
Calories
62
g
Carbs
Carbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest, 1 cantaloupe (about 3 lb.), and more.
Yes, Melon Ball Salad With Lime Syrup falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.
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