Melon Balls Recipes

Step 1

FOR MELON BALL SALAD - 4 servings Use an assortment of melons if you'd like to make 6 cups of melon balls. Add them to a large bowl, and toss with one of the fresh mint leaves that's been finely chopped. Reserve the rest for garnish. Add the pinch of salt and honey, toss gently and transfer to serving bowls and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Step 2

FOR MELON BALL SKEWERS - 4 servings (2 skewers per serving) Scoop 8 melon balls from the honeydew and set them aside in a small bowl. Let 8 of the mozzarella balls drain on a paper towel to absorb any excess brine from the container. Start by adding a melon ball to a skewer, followed by a basil leave, folded in half if needed, then a piece of Black Forest Ham, folded, then a mozzarella ball, and finally one more fresh basil leave. Serve with fresh pesto on the side.

Step 3

FOR THE MINT COOLER - 4 servings Make four melon skewers, each with three melon balls and one fresh mint leaf. Set aside, these are garnish for the coolers. Using four tall glasses, alternate adding ice and the remaining melon balls to the glass, about ¾ of the way full. Squeeze a little lime juice in each glass, then fill the glasses with regular or lemon or lime sparkling water. Garnish with a melon skewer and another fresh mint leaf and serve.