Melon with Fruit Salsa
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This simple fruit dessert combines fresh produce with hot peppers. Watermelon quarters and sorbet cool the heat.
Servings:
Makes 8 servings.
Total Time:
25 mins
Ingredients
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2kiwi fruits, peeled and choppedsee savings
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2mangoes, seeded, peeled, and chopped (2 cups)see savings
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2 cupschopped fresh strawberriessee savings
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1 smallfresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 Tbsp.)*see savings
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1/4 cupsnipped fresh mintsee savings
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2 Tbsp.lime juicesee savings
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2 Tbsp.honeysee savings
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1/2 cupfresh raspberriessee savings
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8 1-inch slicesquartered watermelonsee savings
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1 pintlemon or lime sorbet or sherbetsee savings
Directions
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In a large bowl combine kiwi fruits, mangoes, strawberries, jalapeno pepper, mint, lime juice, and honey. Gently stir in raspberries. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 4 hours. Serve over watermelon quarters with sorbet. Makes 8 servings.
Note
Because hot chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with chiles as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands touch the peppers, wash your hands well with soap and water.
Nutrition information
Calories 220, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 55 g, Total Sugar 45 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 141%, Calcium 4%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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