Rainbow Melon Julep

Name: Rainbow Melon Julep
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups watermelon balls; 3 cups honeydew balls; 2 cups cantaloupe balls; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup lime juice; Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried mint; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1 cup diet lemon-lime soda

Three different kinds of melons make up this colorful fruit medley. Lime juice and soda, plus a hint of mint, season this pretty citrus salad from Sue Ross of Casa Grande, Arizona.

Ingredients

3 cups watermelon balls
3 cups honeydew balls
2 cups cantaloupe balls
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried mint
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 cup diet lemon-lime soda

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the melon balls. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, sugar substitute, mint, orange zest and lime zest. Pour over melon; gently stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, add soda and gently stir to coat.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Splenda no-calorie sweetener.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 72 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Rainbow Melon Julep in Light & Tasty February/March 2003

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shortbreadlover

Jul 15, 2017

this is a great and easy recipe. my family has requested it over and over again
jeremiahleon

Jul 15, 2008

This recipe is fantasic! Simple, simple, and delicious! One tip tho make sure it is allowed to get very cold before serving. Some of you keep your refridgerator on a higher setting...this dish needs to be chilled to be perfect!