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Summer Melon Salad Recipe

Melon contains few calories and it is rich in vitamins A and C. It also has a high water content, which helps to keep you hydrated. This salad is a sweet and salty combination of fresh melon and crumbled feta cheese. It makes an easy breakfast, or serve it as a side dish at your next picnic.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/6 recipe
Amount Per Serving
48
Calories
% Daily Value*
1%
Total Fat 0.9g
2%Saturated Fat 0.5g
Trans Fat 0g
1%
Cholesterol 3mg
2%
Sodium 54mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 10.1g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g
Sugars 9g
Protein 1.3g
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced cantaloupe
  • 2 cups diced honeydew melon
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Place the cantaloupe and honeydew melon in a bowl. Add the onions, basil and black pepper, and stir well.
  2. Sprinkle with the feta cheese just before serving.
Lori Rice, M.S., is a nutritional scientist and author with a passion for healthy cooking, exercise physiology, and food photography.
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