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Cantaloupe with Honey and Lime

Not only is this one of the simplest desserts to prepare—it’s also low in calories and virtually fat-free. Because it is so light and refreshing, it’s a perfect ending to a heavy meal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

Cantaloupe, peeled and seeded
1/4 cup honey
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using a sharp knife, slice the cantaloupe as thin as possible. Mound the slices on 4 serving plates, dividing evenly.

    Step 2

    Drizzle the cantaloupe with the honey, and then sprinkle with lime zest and juice. Serve immediately.

  2. How to Slice a Melon

    Step 3

    Using a sharp knife, slice off the top and bottom of the melon so that it sits flat on a work surface.

  3. Step 4

    Following the shape of the melon, slice off the peel in strips, from top to bottom.

  4. Step 5

    Halve the peeled melon lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds with a spoon before slicing.

Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved. Martha Stewart Living magazine was first published in 1990. Over the years, more than two dozen books have been published by the magazine's editors. Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of best-selling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the successful daily syndicated television show.
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