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

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

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

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice , from about 1 lemon
1/4 cup simple syrup , recipe follows
1/8 tsp amaretto
2 cups watermelon balls
2 cups cantaloupe balls , from about 1 cantaloupe
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar

Directions:

In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
Simple Syrup:
In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Yield: 1 cup

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	214.28 Kcal (897 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	20.27mg	1%
Potassium	332.17mg	7%
Total Carbs	48.61g	16%
Sugars	40.22g	161%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	5%
Protein	2.37g	5%
Vitamin C	47.4mg	79%
Calcium	16mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	65.64 Kcal (275 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	6.21mg	1%
Potassium	101.76mg	7%
Total Carbs	14.89g	16%
Sugars	12.32g	161%
Dietary Fiber	0.36g	5%
Protein	0.72g	5%
Vitamin C	14.5mg	79%
Calcium	4.9mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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