Directions:
- In a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Add basil stems, chili and lemon zest, remove from heat. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours. Remove basil stems and discard. In a bowl, toss melon with the chilled syrup. Add salt and basil leaves, and gently toss. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 185.69 Kcal (777 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 72.49 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.05g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 323.36mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 409.73mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 27.58g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 24.5g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.81g | 7% | |
| Protein | 2.46g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 32.2mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16.4mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 82.9 Kcal (347 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 32.36 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.6g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 144.37mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 182.93mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.31g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 10.94g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.81g | 7% | |
| Protein | 1.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.4mg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 7.3mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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