Chili Lime Cantaloupe

via Beth at budgetbytes.com

I got an awesome cantaloupe this weekend, and decided to try this recipe. It’s easy and provides a new twist on sweet cold melon. Have it with breakfast, or as a snack or desert. Or serve it on some fresh greens as a salad . . .

Ingredients	Equipment
·         ½ medium cantaloupe ·         1½ - 2 Tbsp. lime juice (½ a lime) ·         ½ Tbsp. honey (1 ½ teaspoons.) ·         1/8 teaspoon salt ·         1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper	·         sharp knife to cut/slice melon ·         cutting board ·         measuring spoons ·         small bowl ·         large bowl with lid

 

Combine the lime juice, honey, salt and pepper (yes, cayenne pepper) in a small bowl. Stir & let the honey dissolve completely.

Cut the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds. Reserve half the melon for later. Quarter the remaining ½ melon, slice it off the rind, and slice into bite size pieces into the large bowl.

Pour the dressing over the melon & stir to coat.

Serve immediately, or chill and let the flavors blend.

Serves 4.