Hot and Sweet Melon Salad

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

• Ready In: 37 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 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.