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Minted Melon Salad

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Quick Facts

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 20 min.

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Kate Miller
This salad definitely fits the bill. It is so full of flavor!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs diced fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large lime, juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cantaloupe
  • 1 small honeydew melon
  • 1/2 med watermelon

Directions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mint, sugar, lime zest, lime juice, and water.
  • Cut melons into cubes or into balls with a melon baller. Add to the bowl and toss to combine well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours to allow the flavors to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 120
  Calories from Fat 4 (3%)
(1%)Total Fat 0g
(0%)Saturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(0%)Cholesterol 0mg
(1%)Sodium 25mg
(15%)Potassium 531mg
Total Carbohydrate 30g
(8%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 26g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(4%)Protein 2g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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