Rainbow Melon Julep

SUBMITTED BY: Sue Ross

"Three different kinds of melons make up this colorful fruit medley. Lime juice and soda, plus a hint of mint, season this pretty citrus salad from Sue Ross of Casa Grande, Arizona."

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PREP TIME	20 Min
READY IN	20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

3 cups watermelon balls
3 cups honeydew balls
2 cups cantaloupe balls
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup granulated artificial sweetener
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 cup diet lemon-lime soda

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the melon balls. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, sugar substitute, mint, orange peel and lime peel. Pour over melon; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, add soda and toss gently.

FOOTNOTES

*Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener. Look for it in the baking aisle of your grocery store.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 72 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit.