Minted Crenshaw Melon Salad

An easy, warm weather dessert that’s especially good with a Thai dinner.


1/2 Crenshaw melon, seeded and cubed into bite-size pieces

2 cups watermelon cubes or balls

10 fresh mint leaves

2 fresh basil leaves

1 tablespoon organic cane sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1. Place Crenshaw and watermelon cubes a mixing bowl. In a mortar and pestle, grind mint, basil, and sugar. When herbs have been pressed into a green paste, add lime juice to dissolve sugar. Pour over melons and toss. Serve immediately.

PER SERVING: 91 cal, 3% fat cal, 0g fat, 0g sat fat, 0mg chol, 3g protein, 22g carb, 2g fiber, 19mg sodium

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