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Melon and Mint

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 3 cups watermelon cubes
  • 3 cups honeydew cubes

Directions

  1. Blend lime juice, mint leaves and brown sugar together in a small food processor.
  2. Place melon cubes in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over melon and toss gently.
  3. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

  • Try with other types of melon such as cantaloupe or crenshaw.
  • Try omitting the brown sugar and adding crumbled feta cheese.

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