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Minty Cantaloupe Salad
Minty Cantaloupe Salad

Minty Cantaloupe Salad

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May 30, 2015

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • 20 mins

    20 mins

  • Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

1 cantaloupe, halved, seeded, and peeled

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

2 teaspoons grated lime peel

2 ½ teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger

2 teaspoons honey*

Directions

Wash hands with warm soapy water. Wash produce well.

Cut cantaloupe into ¾ -1 inch cubes (about 6 cups) and place in large bowl.

Add lime juice, mint, and lime peel; toss to blend.

Mix in ginger, and honey.

Serve immediately or refrigerate salad until ready to serve, stirring occasionally, up to 3 hours.

Adapted from epicurious.com

* Honey should not be fed to infants less than one year old, substitute honey with
agave, maple syrup, or sugar.

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Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jeffrey C. Silvertooth, Associate Dean & Director, Economic Development & Extension, College of Agriculture Life Sciences, The University of Arizona. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup
Calories100
Sodium160mg
Iron0mg
Protein2g
Cholesterol0mg
Sugar21g added sugar 1g
Total Fat0g
Saturated Fat0g
Folate29mcg
Calcium27mg
Percent calories from fat4
Total Carbohydrates25g
Dietary Fiber2g