Best Melon Balls With Honeylime Yogurt Recipes

WIGGLY JIGGLY CRYSTAL BALL

Wiggly Jiggly Crystal Ball image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 38m

Yield 16 to 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 (3-ounce) packages yellow gelatin
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
6 cups boiling water
1 cantaloupe
1 quarter watermelon
1 honeydew melon

Steps:

For the gelatin: In a large, deep bowl, combine the gelatins. Pour the boiling water over the mixture and sir until completely dissolved. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours or until partially set.
Meanwhile, prepare the cosmic fruit: Cut cantaloupe, watermelon, and honeydew into stars and moon shapes. Press the fruit into the partially set gelatin, then refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.
Place the bowl in a pan of hot water to loosen the gelatin from the sides, then invert onto a wizard-like platter.

FRESH MELON FRUIT SALAD

Fresh Melon Fruit Salad image

This fresh and light melon salad is a great addition to any party.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups cantaloupe balls or cubes
2 cups honeydew melon balls or cubes
2 cups watermelon balls or cubes

Steps:

In large bowl, mix honey, lime peel and lime juice. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill.
Stir salad before serving. If desired, garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

THORNTON MELON-BALL

Thornton Melon-Ball image

Obviously this drink was inspired by the classic cocktail The Melon Ball and the classic 1986 Rodney Dangerfield movie Back to School.

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

Ice
1 part your favorite vodka
1 part melon liqueur (recommended: Midori or generic brand)
Orange juice
Various melon balls (cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon - using all 3 is called "Triple-Lindy" and is definitely money)

Steps:

This drink can be served straight up or on the rocks.
If making straight up: To a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, melon liqueur, and a splash orange juice; shake vigorously to combine. Strain into a large, chilled martini glass and garnish with melon balls.
If making drink on the rocks: Fill rocks glass with ice. Add vodka, melon liqueur and enough orange juice to fill glass. Stir with either a stirrer or straw. Garnish with melon balls.