
Melon and Mint
In the mood for a refreshing snack? The combination of mint and lime on this fruit makes it a refreshing treat.
- 15 minutes
- 8 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Melon and Mint
In the mood for a refreshing snack? The combination of mint and lime on this fruit makes it a refreshing treat.
- 15 minutes
- 8 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 6 teaspoons packed brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
- 3 cups watermelon cubes
- 3 cups honeydew cubes
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Blend lime juice, mint leaves, and brown sugar together in a small food processor.
3
Place melon cubes in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over melon and toss gently.
4
Try with other types of melon such as cantaloupe or crenshaw melons.
5
Try omitting the brown sugar and adding crumbled feta cheese.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 54 |
Total Fat | 0 g |
Saturated Fat | 0 g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
α-Linolenic Acid | 0 g |
Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Carbohydrates | 14 g |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
Total Sugars | 12 g |
Added Sugars included | 3 g |
Protein | 1 g |
Minerals | |
Calcium | 13 mg |
Potassium | 221 mg |
Sodium | 13 mg |
Copper | 44 mcg |
Iron | 0 mg |
Magnesium | 13 mg |
Phosphorus | 14 mg |
Selenium | 1 mcg |
Zinc | 0 mg |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A | 20 mcg RAE |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
Vitamin C | 17 mg |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Vitamin E | 0 mg |
Vitamin K | 5 mcg |
Folate | 15 mcg DFE |
Thiamin | 0 mg |
Riboflavin | 0 mg |
Niacin | 0 mg |
Choline | 7 mg |
Source:
- Food Hero
- Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service