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Melon Ball Salad

This refreshing and colorful salad is perfect for summer days. Sweet melons, fresh mint, and tangy feta cheese come together to create a delicious and healthy salad that's perfect for picnics or lunch on the go.

Community Member
Total Time

25 minutes

25 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

5 minutes

5 min

This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Melon Ball Salad
Total Time

25 minutes

25 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

5 minutes

5 min

This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Melon Ball Salad

Ingredients

for 3 servings

  • ¼ cup castor sugar (70 g)
  • ⅓ cup water (90 mL)
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 smashed cardamom pod
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • ½ watermelon, balled
  • ½ honeydew melon, balled
  • ½ canary melon, balled
  • 7 fresh large basil leaves, chiffonaded

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 248
  • Fat 0g
  • Carbs 60g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 52g
  • Protein 4g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. First make your light sugar syrup by adding sugar and water in a pan and cook until sugar is dissolved. Then, add in your cloves, cardamom and lemon slice and boil for 5 minutes and set aside.
  2. Add melon balls to a serving dish. Then, drizzle with sugar syrup and mix in basil. Let sit for 7-10 minutes to marinate.
  3. Serve.
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