Three different kinds of melons make up this colorful fruit medley. Lime juice and soda, plus a hint of mint, season this pretty citrus salad from Sue Ross of Casa Grande, Arizona.
INGREDIENTS
* 3 cups watermelon balls * 3 cups honeydew balls * 2 cups cantaloupe balls * 1/2 cup orange juice * 1/2 cup lime juice * Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/4 cup sugar* * 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried mint * 2 teaspoon grated orange peel * 2 teaspoons grated lime peel * 1 cup diet lemon-lime soda
SERVINGS 8 CATEGORY Low Fat METHOD Chill PREP 20 min. TOTAL 20 min.
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the melon balls. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, sugar substitute, mint, orange peel and lime peel. Pour over melon; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, add soda and toss gently. Yield: 8 servings. *Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda No Calorie Sweetener. Look for it in the baking aisle of your grocery store.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 72 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit.
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