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Honeydew Summer Salad Wedges

Honeydew Summer Salad Wedges

387 Ratings
387 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This chilled fruit salad is perfect to enjoy on a hot summer day!

Ingredients

  • 1 honeydew melon
  • 1 package gelatin, lemon flavored (3 ounce)
  • 1/2 cup water (boiling)
  • 1/2 cup water (iced)
  • ice cubes
  • 1 cup whole strawberries (hulled)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cut melon in half; scoop out seeds.
  3. Pat the inside of the melon dry using paper towels.
  4. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
  5. Combine ice water and ice cubes to make one cup.
  6. Add to gelatin and stir until slightly thickened.
  7. Remove any un-melted ice.
  8. Place each melon half in a small bowl to hold straight and firm.
  9. Place half of strawberries in each melon half.
  10. Pour gelatin mixture over berries.
  11. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 3 hours.
  12. To serve, cut into wedges.

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Iowa Nutrition Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (243g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 93
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 74 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 20 g
Added Sugars included 9 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 13 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 313 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 93
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 20 g
Added Sugars included 9 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 13 mg
Potassium 313 mg
Sodium 74 mg
Copper 58 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 16 mg
Phosphorus 33 mg
Selenium 2 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 4 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 33 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 29 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 11 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 3/4 cups

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