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Marinated Melons with Mint and Feta





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Makes 3 quarts; about 8 servings

 1/2 cup orange juice
 1/4 cup lime juice
 1/8 teaspoon salt
 8 pounds melons such as cantaloupe, orange-fleshed or regular honeydew, and/or watermelon
 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, rinsed
 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 oz.)
Step 1
1

In a large bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, and salt.

Step 2
2

Cut melons into quarters, discard seeds, and cut off and discard peel. Cut fruit into 1-inch chunks; add to orange juice mixture. Cut mint leaves lengthwise into slivers. Add to bowl and mix gently to coat. Cover airtight and chill at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.

Step 3
3

Just before serving, mix marinated melons gently and sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories109
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g4%

Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 7.5mg3%
Sodium 149mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Dietary Fiber 1.9g7%
Protein 2.9g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.