MELON BALLS WITH LIME SAUCE

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During the summer months, melons are my favorite fruits to eat. This recipe is the result of an experiment for a new fruit salad.-Barbara Mctighe, Butler, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
Juice and grated zest of 1 lime
2 cups watermelon balls
2 cups cantaloupe balls
2 cups honeydew balls

Steps:

In a small saucepan, heat sugar, water, lime juice and zest; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Cool. Pour sauce over fruit and toss to coat. Chill 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.