Fresh Watermelon and Fruit Salad

5.00 (8)
⏱ 20 mins 🍽 20-30 serving(s) 🏷 Melons

This colourful and refreshing salad is served in its own watermelon bowl, making it a stunning centrepiece for a gathering. It combines the sweet flavours of watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, fresh pineapple, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. A simple citrus dressing of lemon, lime and orange juice with sugar enhances the natural fruit flavours. It is an ideal make-ahead dish for a party or barbecue, serving 20 to 30 people and ready in about 20 minutes.

Fresh Watermelon and Fruit Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 watermelon (seedless is so much easier)
  • 1 honeydew melon
  • 1 cantaloupe
  • 1 fresh pineapple
  • 2 cups strawberries
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 2 cups raspberries
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2/3 cup sugar

Method

  1. Cut the watermelon lengthwise, starting about one third of the way down from the top.
  2. To create a stable bowl, trim a small piece from the bottom so it sits flat.
  3. Use a melon baller or knife to scoop the watermelon flesh into balls or chunks.
  4. Remove all remaining flesh from the inside of the watermelon shell.
  5. Prepare the honeydew and cantaloupe by cutting them into balls or chunks.
  6. Cut the fresh pineapple into bite-sized chunks.
  7. Gently combine all the prepared fruits inside the hollowed watermelon bowl.
  8. In a separate container, mix the lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, 1/3 cup water and 2/3 cup sugar together.
  9. Drizzle the citrus dressing over the mixed fruits and toss carefully to coat.
  10. You can chill the salad before serving or enjoy it straight away.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium19300 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMelons
AuthorLAURIE