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Melon Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Ingredients

1 casaba or small honeydew melon 
1 small English cucumber, peeled (if desired) and thinly sliced 
4 large firm-ripe tomatoes (about 2 lbs.), peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon each finely chopped parsley and fresh mint leaves 
1/2 cup salad oil 
1/4 cup lemon or lime juice 
2 teaspoons sugar 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Directions

1.     Combine oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper, parsley, and mint. Mix until well blended. Cover and refrigerate till ready to use.

2.     About 1 hour before serving, cut melon in half. Scoop out seeds. Cut melon into thin wedges and remove rind.

3.     In a salad bowl, combine melon, cucumber, and tomatoes. Stir dressing and pour it over salad. Mix gently until well coated.

4.     Cover and let stand at room temperature for about 45 minutes, stirring once or twice.

Nutrition Information

Per serving: 
190 calories
2 gram protein
18 gram carbohydrates
14 gram total fat
0 milligram cholesterol
159 milligrams sodium