Casaba Melon with Coconut Milk

This tropical mixture of creamy coconut milk spiked with lime juice and sweet melon makes for a marvelous summer dessert. Try it with your favorite melon if you cannot get the very sweet casaba melon in your area. The simple sauce works well with all melons.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8  ounces coconut milk
• 1  lime, zest and juice of,finely grated
• 4  cups  cubed casaba melon
• 1⁄4 cup  toasted shredded coconut
•  additional lime zest (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Mix together the coconut milk, lime juice, and zest in a large bowl until well mixed.
2. Add the melon and toss well.
3. Chill for at least one hour, and up to three hours.
4. Garnish with the toasted coconut and lime zest and serve chilled.