Looking for a simple and refreshing salad that's perfect for hot summer days? Look no further! This Melon Salad with Lime & Thai Basil Dressing is not only incredibly easy to make, but it also looks cool and tastes absolutely delightful.

With the natural sweetness of three different melons and the zing of lime, this salad is the ultimate treat for beating the summer heat.

Difficulty level: Easy
Time required: Prep time: 15 mins, total time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 small watermelon
• 1 cantaloupe
• 1 honeydew melon
• Juice of 2 limes
• Handful of fresh Thai basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon maple syrup

• Fruit baller - to create melon balls. If you do not have a fruit baller on hand, you can just cut melons into cubes🙌

Ingredients:

• 1 small watermelon
• 1 cantaloupe
• 1 honeydew melon
• Juice of 2 limes
• Handful of fresh Thai basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• Fruit baller (to create melon balls)

Directions:

1. Start by cutting the melons in half and removing the seeds.
2. Using a fruit baller, scoop out small melon balls from each melon and place them in a large salad bowl. You can also cut melons into cubes instead.
3. In a separate small bowl, combine the lime juice, Thai basil leaves (roughly chopped), and maple syrup. Give it a good stir to create the zesty dressing.
4. Drizzle the lime and Thai basil dressing over the melon balls in the salad bowl. Gently toss to ensure all the melon balls are coated with the refreshing flavors.
5. Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle and intensify.
6. Just before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to redistribute the dressing. Garnish with a few fresh Thai basil leaves for an extra pop of color and aroma.
7. Get ready to impress your guests with this simple, cool, and colorful summer salad!❤️💚🧡

Embrace the simplicity and beauty of this salad, which not only looks cool but also tastes incredible. So grab your fruit baller, mix up that zesty dressing, and create a salad that will impress both your taste buds and your guests. Enjoy the goodness of summer in every juicy bite!