TRIPLE MELON SALAD

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I haven't actually tried this recipe yet. It sounds like it would taste good, especially since the weather is still warm. I got it from a Family Circle magazine, and plan to make it in the next few days. Each serving has 110 cal. 2g fat (1g sat.) 4g Pro; 23g carb 1g fiber 312mg sodium; 7ml chol

Provided by Linda Tennant

Categories     Fruit Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 small seedless watermelon, rind removed, diced (4 cups)
1/2 honeydew melon, seeded, rind removed, diced (2 cups)
1/2 cantaloupe, seeded, rind removed, diced (2 cups)
3 oz prociutto, torn or cut into strips
3 Tbsp packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/8 tsp salt
pinch cayenne pepper
1/3 c sugar
1/4 c fresh lime juice
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced

Steps:

  • 1. Combine watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe in a lg. bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. Syrup. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, lime juice, jalapenos and 2 Tablespoons water. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, strain out jalapeno pieces and cool completely.
  • 3. While syrup cools, add prosciutto, mint, salt and cayenne to melon in bowl. Pour syrup over salad and stir gently to combine.

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