Combine lime zest and juice, water, sugar, ginger and serrano in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Let cool to room temperature, about 25 minutes.
Strain syrup into a large bowl, pressing on solids to extract maximum flavor.
Add melon and toss to coat.
Cover for at least 1 hour.
Sprinkle with mint and garnish with fig slices.
Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	106.82 Kcal (447 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.13g	0%
Cholesterol	0.55mg	0%
Sodium	35.25mg	1%
Potassium	448.1mg	10%
Total Carbs	26.76g	9%
Sugars	22.93g	92%
Dietary Fiber	2.21g	9%
Protein	2.12g	4%
Vitamin C	36.7mg	61%
Calcium	20.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	47.2 Kcal (198 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.06g	0%
Cholesterol	0.24mg	0%
Sodium	15.58mg	1%
Potassium	198.02mg	10%
Total Carbs	11.82g	9%
Sugars	10.13g	92%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	9%
Protein	0.94g	4%
Vitamin C	16.2mg	61%
Calcium	8.9mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

1.7

Points
3

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Good Points

fat free,
saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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