Mojito Melon

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Mojito Melon

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Watermelon and cantaloupe slices topped with thin slices of basil on a white serving platter

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Recipe Data

20min
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20min
Total

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    Description

    Wouldn't you know, there's no booze in these triangular melon bites. But with fresh mint and a sweetened lime dressing, they sure do taste like mojitos.  

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    Servings and Ingredients

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    1 tbsp. olive oil
    Juice of one lime
    ½ tsp. lime zest
    1 tsp. honey
    Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    ½ small seedless watermelon, washed and sliced into thin triangles
    ½ cantaloupe, washed and sliced into thin triangles
    ¼ c. mint chiffonade
    Flaky sea salt, to taste

    Directions

    1. To make the dressing, whisk together oil, lime juice and sugar in a small bowl. Season with pepper.
    2. Arrange watermelon and cantaloupe triangles on a serving platter and drizzle the dressing on top. Sprinkle with mint and flaky sea salt before serving.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    240 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 20mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 52g
    • Protein: 4g

    Recipe Source:

    Chef Andrew from Ankeny #1