Melon Ambrosia

Mix together three types of melon to make a colorful, light dessert.

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Each time I serve this light and refreshing dessert, it gets rave reviews
"Each time I serve this light and refreshing dessert, it gets rave reviews," comments field editor Edie DeSpain from Logan, Utah. "With three kinds of melon, it's lovely and colorful but so simple to prepare."

Preparation time: 15 minutes

You Will Need
1 cup watermelon balls or cubes
1 cup cantaloupe balls or cubes
1 cup honeydew balls or cubes
1/3 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
Fresh mint, optional


What to Do
1. In a small bowl, combine the melon balls. In another bowl, combine the lime juice, sugar and honey; pour over melon and toss to coat.

2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish with mint if desired.

Serves 4


Nutritional analysis: One serving (3/4 cup ) equals 137 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12 mg sodium, 29 carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic exchange: 2 fruit.
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