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Sweet and Salty Melon Salad with Lemongrass Vinaigrette Recipe

Sweet and Salty Melon Salad with Lemongrass Vinaigrette Recipe

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Sweet and Salty Melon Salad with Lemongrass Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 tsp grated fresh gingerroot
1 sprig lemongrass, finely chopped (white part only )
2 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup thai fish sauce
1 red fresno chile, seeded and minced
1 1/2 lbs watermelon
1 lb cantaloupe, peeled and seeded
1 lb honeydew melon, peeled and seeded
1 grated lemon , zest of
1/2 bunch basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped, toasted peanuts

Directions:

To make a dressing, combine sugar, water, ginger, lemongrass, and lime leaves in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Immediately remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl.
Add the lemon juice, lime juice, fish sauce, and chile, and mix well.
Let cool to room temperature.
Using a potato peeler or sharp knife, remove the green rind from the watermelon.
Cut away the white flesh and thinly slice it.
Cut the red flesh into large dice (discard seeds, if desired) and place in a large bowl, along with the slices of white.
Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew into large dice and add to the watermelon.
Add the lemon zest and basil leaves.
Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and let stand for at least 10 minutes, but no longer than 2 hours.
Garnish with the peanuts just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	366.47 Kcal (1534 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.94g	14%
Sodium	1201.41mg	50%
Potassium	967.79mg	21%
Total Carbs	66.69g	22%
Sugars	54.47g	218%
Dietary Fiber	4.35g	17%
Protein	12.95g	26%
Vitamin C	136.6mg	228%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	8%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	57.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	64.46 Kcal (270 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.57g	14%
Sodium	211.32mg	50%
Potassium	170.23mg	21%
Total Carbs	11.73g	22%
Sugars	9.58g	218%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	17%
Protein	2.28g	26%
Vitamin C	24mg	228%
Iron	0.2mg	6%
Calcium	10.1mg	6%

* 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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