Description
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Cantaloupe Salad combining sweet strawberries and juicy cantaloupe balls, enhanced with zesty lime and fresh mint. This easy-to-make fruit salad is perfect as a light snack or a healthy side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 cups strawberries, chopped into quarters
- 1 cantaloupe, scooped into balls
Flavoring
- Zest of one lime
- Juice of one lime
- 3 teaspoons cane sugar
- 1/4 cup mint, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Combine Fruit: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped strawberries and cantaloupe balls, ensuring they are evenly mixed.
- Prepare Lime Dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the lime zest, lime juice, cane sugar, and chopped mint leaves until the sugar has dissolved and the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Mix Salad: Pour the lime dressing over the combined fruit, then gently stir to evenly coat all the fruit pieces with the flavorful lime mixture.
- Chill and Serve: Serve the salad immediately for a fresh taste or allow it to chill in the refrigerator for one hour to let the flavors meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- For an extra refreshing touch, serve with a few ice cubes or chill the fruits before preparing.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries and cantaloupe for the best sweetness and texture.
- Adjust cane sugar quantity based on your desired sweetness or substitute with honey or a sugar alternative if preferred.
- This salad is best enjoyed within a day to maintain freshness and texture.
- Optional: Garnish with additional mint leaves before serving for a pop of color and aroma.
