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Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 watermelon
1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded
2 tbsp freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish
2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish
1 lemon juiced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool)
1/8 tsp amaretto

Directions:

Scoop 2 cups each from the watermelon and the cantaloupe using a melon baller. Carve the remainder of the watermelon out and reserve shell.
Add to a blender the chopped mint, chopped basil, lemon juice, simple syrup and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
Add the watermelon and cantaloupe balls to the carved out watermelon half.
Add the vinaigrette to the balls and toss to combine.
Garnish with the mint and basil sprigs and taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	244.18 Kcal (1022 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.01g	0%
Sodium	30.27mg	1%
Potassium	1065.35mg	23%
Total Carbs	59.18g	20%
Sugars	46.23g	185%
Dietary Fiber	2.54g	10%
Protein	7.2g	14%
Vitamin C	105.7mg	176%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	44.6mg	248%
Calcium	72.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	33.01 Kcal (138 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	4.09mg	1%
Potassium	144.03mg	23%
Total Carbs	8g	20%
Sugars	6.25g	185%
Dietary Fiber	0.34g	10%
Protein	0.97g	14%
Vitamin C	14.3mg	176%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	6mg	248%
Calcium	9.8mg	7%

* 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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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