Mouthwatering Melon Salad

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Dec. 09, 2010

The fresh and light melon salad makes for an ideal summer evening supper. Ready in minutes, this cool, refreshing salad makes for a delectable side or can make a complete meal on its own. Stream the video recipe to learn how Betty whomps up this tasty treat in 5 minutes flat.

Ingredients

Cantaloupe chunks 2 1/4 Cup (36 tbs) ((About 1 Inch Cubes))
Honey dew melon chunks 2 1/4 Cup (36 tbs) ((About 1 Inch Cubes))
Watermelon chunks 2 1/4 Cup (36 tbs) ((About 1 Inch Cubes))
Orange juice 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)
Confectioners sugar 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)

Directions

Combine 2 cups cantaloupe, 2 cups honey dew melon, and 2 cups watermelon in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly, but gently, so that the fruit is not bruised. Thoroughly mix 1/2 cup of orange juice with 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar, and drizzle this thin sauce mixture over the top of the mixed melon chunks. Ladle the melon salad into a nice, clear serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This is a delightful salad during those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Very Easy
Servings: 2

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 330Calories from Fat 18

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 2 g3.1%

Saturated Fat %

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 82 mg3.42%

Total Carbohydrates 81 g27%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 55 g

Protein 5 g10%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet