Refreshing Fruit Salad

Last weekend was the unofficial end of summer. Bid the season farewell with a summer favorite in the form of fruit salad, made with a bounty of cool and healthy melons. Cantaloupe and honeydew are excellent sources of vitamin C while watermelon provides ample amounts of vitamins A, C, and the beneficial phytochemical, lycopene.

Melon Salad

• 1 lb. watermelon
• 1/2 lb. honeydew melon
• 1/2 lb. cantaloupe
• 4 Tbsp. diced feta cheese
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped mint leaves
• Juice of 1-2 limes
• Salt and pepper to taste, if desired
• Whole sprigs of mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Seed the melons and cut into bite-sized pieces. Arrange them on a platter or 6 salad plates. Sprinkle with the feta and chopped mint. Season with lime juice and, if desired, a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. If using, garnish with sprigs of mint.

Makes 6 servings.

Per serving: 69 calories, 2 g. total fat (1 g. saturated fat), 13 g. carbohydrate, 
2 g. protein, 1 g. dietary fiber, 82 mg. sodium.

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