Melon with Minted Lime Dip
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
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For a refreshing summer side dish for any meal, our Test Kitchen recommends these marinated melon balls with a cool, creamy dip. You can also serve this fruity treat as a light dessert.
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Appetizer
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 6 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger or 2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
- 8 cups melon balls or cubes
- MINTED LIME DIP;
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the sugar, water, lime juice, mint, lime peel and ginger. Add melon balls. Cover and refrigerate for 1-6 hours. Thread melon onto wooden skewers or toothpicks. In a bowl, combine dip ingredients. Serve with melon. Yield: 8 cups fruit (1 cup dip).