Melon Mold Salad

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Ingredients

  • 2 envelopes Knox gelatin
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 2 c. orange juice
  • 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 c. fresh mint leaves
  • 16 ice cubes
  • 3 c. melon (cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon) balls or cut in pieces
  • 1/2 c. seedless grapes
  • fruit and mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine gelatin, sugar, 1 cup orange juice and mint in double boiler.
  2. Heat to boiling.
  3. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat.
  4. Add lemon juice, 1 cup orange juice and ice cubes.
  5. Stir until mixture begins to thicken.
  6. Remove any unmelted ice cubes and mint leaves.
  7. Gently fold in fruit.
  8. Turn into 6-cup ring mold; cover and chill until set.
  9. Place on lettuce leaves. Garnish with fruit and mint leaves.
  10. Serve with favorite fruit salad dressing or mayonnaise.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

261 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 3.9g 5% DV
Carbs 53.3g 19% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 40.8g 82% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 250.3mg 11% DV
Potassium 257.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 7.5mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 26mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 19.9mg 22% DV
Calcium 98.5mg 8% DV
Iron 0.6mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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