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VEGETABLE & OTHER SALADS:
Fruit Salad with Lime
Syrup
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Fruit
Salad with Lime Syrup |
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A modern twist on
fruit salad...
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LIME SYRUP: |
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½
cup |
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fresh lime juice (about 4 limes) |
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½
cup |
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water |
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¼
cup |
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granulated sugar
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SALAD: |
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One
2- lb. |
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watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes |
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2
medium |
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nectarines, cut into wedges (leave skin
on) |
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½
small |
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cantaloupe, cut into thin wedges |
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½
small |
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honeydew melon, cut into thin wedges |
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½
24-ounce |
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jar
pink grapefruit sections, drained |
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grated zest of 1 lime |
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Prepare
syrup: Combine lime juice, water and sugar in a
small saucepan and mix well. Simmer for 10
minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring
occasionally. Let stand until cool. The syrup
may be prepared up to 1 week in advance. |
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Prepare
salad: Combine all fruit and lime zest in a
large bowl. Add the syrup and toss gently to
coat. |
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Servings: 8 |
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Nutrition Facts |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
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119.72 |
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Calories From Fat (3%) |
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3.65 |
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% Daily Value |
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Total Fat
0.46g |
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1% |
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Saturated Fat 0.08g |
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0% |
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Cholesterol
0.00mg |
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0% |
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Sodium
21.33mg |
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1% |
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Potassium
488.80mg |
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14% |
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Carbohydrates
30.35g |
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10% |
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Dietary Fiber 2.46g |
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10% |
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Sugar 25.23g |
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Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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Net Carbohydrates
27.89g |
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Protein
1.86g |
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4% |
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WW Points 2
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Recipe Source |
California Sol Food: Casual Cooking from the Junior
League of San Diego
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Ratings:
***Hey,
this one's a keeper!- would
make it again.
"A
fun summer salad with really ripe melon and nectarines. Delicious,
tangy taste!"
-San Diego, CA
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