One Melon Fruit Platter (Print-Friendly)

Colorful melon and berry mix paired with a creamy honey-lime dip, perfect for easy summer entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Platter

01 - 2 cups watermelon, balled or cubed
02 - 2 cups cantaloupe, balled or cubed
03 - 2 cups honeydew melon, balled or cubed
04 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
05 - 1 cup blueberries
06 - 1 cup seedless grapes
07 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

→ Honey Lime Dip

08 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons honey
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
11 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
12 - Pinch of salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Using a melon baller or sharp knife, cut the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into bite-sized balls or cubes. Wash and prepare the strawberries, blueberries, and grapes.
02 - Arrange the fruit on a large serving platter in a colorful, decorative pattern. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
04 - Transfer the honey lime dip to a small serving bowl and place it in the center or alongside the fruit platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when you really spent twenty minutes, which is the kind of magic we all need in summer entertaining.
  • The honey-lime dip tastes bright and creamy at the same time, making even the simplest strawberry taste special.
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  • If you cut your melons too far ahead, they'll start releasing water and getting mushy, so assemble everything within an hour of serving.
  • The lime zest in the dip will sink to the bottom if you make it too early, which isn't bad but looks less impressive, so zest it right before guests arrive.
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  • Chill your serving platter in the freezer for ten minutes before arranging fruit on it—this keeps everything cooler longer and somehow makes the whole presentation feel more intentional.
  • If you want to get fancy without much extra effort, sprinkle a tiny pinch of chili powder or tajín over the finished platter right before serving, which sounds weird but creates an incredible sweet-spicy-savory moment.
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