Melon with Basil & Chili - Safeway

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Melon with Basil & Chili

Melon with Basil & Chili

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Serves: Serves 4

Ingredients

1/3 cup: sugar; 75 mL

1/3 cup: fresh basil, stems separated and leaves torn; 75 mL

1 tbsp: finely chopped red or green finger chili; 15 mL

1 tbsp: lemon zest; 15 mL

4 cups: 1-in. (2.5 cm) pieces honeydew melon; 1 L

1/2 tsp: salt; 2 mL

2 tbsp: olive oil; 30 mL

Method

Step 1: In a saucepan, bring 1/3 cup (75 mL) water and sugar to a boil. Add basil stems, chili and lemon zest, remove from heat. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature then refrigerate for 15 min. or up to 24 hrs. Remove basil stems and discard. In a bowl, toss melon with the chilled syrup. Add salt and basil leaves and gently toss. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

Characteristics

30 Minutes or Less Side Dish

Nutritional Facts Per Serving

Nutrition Description:: 1/4 of the recipe

Calories:: 200

Fat:: 7

Saturated Fat:: 1

Carbs:: 33

Fibre:: 2

Protein:: 1

Sodium:: 320 mg

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