Hot and Sweet Melon Salad

Porfavorcorona's Note:

An Asian play of sweet melon and hot chile pepper makes an interesting addition to a cocktail buffet. Serving Suggestions: The dish also pairs nicely with grilled pork tenderloin or chicken breast. Prep Time includes refrigeration. Nutritional Facts per serving: Calories 20.4, Fat 0.1G, Cholestrol 0MG, Sodium 8.3 MG, Carbs 5.1G, Dietary Fiber 0.5 G, Protein 0.4G From Prevention.Com

• Total Time: 37 mins
• Prep Time: 37 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 7

• 6 ounces cantaloupe balls
• 6 ounces honeydew balls
• 1 small serrano peppers (wear plastic gloves when handling) or 1 small jalapeno pepper, cut into strips (wear plastic gloves when handling)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf, slivered
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice or 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute or 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pepper, basil, lemon or lime juice, and sugar.
2. Toss to mix.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Toss before serving.
5. If desired, pick out and discard the pepper strips before serving.

Reviews

[Starrynews]

Very easy to prepare and the flavors are great! The basil is an especially nice touch. I used a jalapeno pepper and lime juice. Thanks for sharing!