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Agua Fresca Melon Salad with Hot Honey Lime Dressing

Agua Fresca Melon Salad with Spicy Hot Honey Lime Dressing

This refreshing Agua Fresca Melon Salad features a spicy hot honey lime dressing, perfect for a vibrant side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups melon (diced) Use a mix of watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew.
  • 1 cup cucumber (diced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped)
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons honey Can substitute with agave for a vegan version.
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Freshly squeezed preferred.
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Serving dish

Method
 

Assembly
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine melon, cucumber, and mint.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Allow salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad pairs wonderfully with various dishes or can be enjoyed as a refreshing snack.

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