Melon Papaya Salad with Honey-Lime-Mint Dressing

I had sort of taken a break from blogging for a couple of weeks and I have noticed that this is becoming a trend for me during summer. Even last summer I stayed away from blogging for a while. I think its because a lot of outdoor activities, travel etc come into your weekend and weekday routines that atleast I find myself staying at home way less during summer than at other times. So as I spend less time at home, I cook less, photograph less, stay in front of the computer less and as a result blog less. See the connection? Any "cooking", if at all you can call it that, I do these days is make icecreams!! Lots and lots of it! But sadly, I am yet to take any pictures of it, so the icecream posts will just have to wait till then. Meanwhile, I leave you to enjoy this simple refreshing summer salad that I made recently. Chill in the refrigerator before serving and/or serve with some icecream on the side!

Melon Papaya Salad with Honey-Lime-Mint Dressing -  The Recipe

1 small watermelon, seeds removed and balled

1/2 ripe papaya, seeds removed and balled

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

2 tbsp honey

juice of 1 lime

1/ 4 tsp salt

Mix the olive oil, mint, honey, lime and salt together. Combine the melon and papaya balls - the fruits can also be cut into little pieces instead of balling them and you can use other fruits like strawberry, pineapple, mango etc. Add hte dressing to the fruit mix and toss well. Refrigerate to chill a little and serve chill as is or with some icecream of your choice.

Enjoy the summer!