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Melon 'n' Grape Medley

happy_bunny1990
happy_bunny1990 Posts: 144
edited September 2024 in Recipes
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups cantaloupe balls
1 1/2 cups watermelon balls
1 1/2 cups green grapes
DRESSING:
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel

DIRECTIONS
In a resealable plastic bag, combine the cantaloupe, watermelon and grapes. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, honey and lime juice. Stir in the jalapeno and lime peel. Pour over fruit. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

FOOTNOTES
When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup equals 74 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 fruit.

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  • happy_bunny1990
    happy_bunny1990 Posts: 144
    INGREDIENTS
    1 1/2 cups cantaloupe balls
    1 1/2 cups watermelon balls
    1 1/2 cups green grapes
    DRESSING:
    1/4 cup orange juice
    1 tablespoon honey
    1 tablespoon lime juice
    2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
    1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel

    DIRECTIONS
    In a resealable plastic bag, combine the cantaloupe, watermelon and grapes. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, honey and lime juice. Stir in the jalapeno and lime peel. Pour over fruit. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

    FOOTNOTES
    When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
    Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup equals 74 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 fruit.
  • molsongirl
    molsongirl Posts: 1,373 Member
    what can i use instead of honey? we have allergiesin the house...would plain sugar work? the dressing sounds very yummy.
  • happy_bunny1990
    happy_bunny1990 Posts: 144
    what can i use instead of honey? we have allergiesin the house...would plain sugar work? the dressing sounds very yummy.

    i would think so but i have not try it that way yet.
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