Chilled Summer Melons with Key Lime Dip

A cool summer treat that can be an appetizer or dessert.

Serves: 6
Cook Time: 0

Ingredients

• 6 cups of bite sized melon balls (approximately 2 melons and 2 cantaloupes)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 limes, juice of 3 and zest of 2
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• Dip:
• 1/2 cup key lime pie yogurt (one 6-ounce container)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Juice and zest of 1 lime

Steps

In a medium glass bowl, whisk together the honey, water and lime juice until thoroughly mixed. Stir in zest, mint and ginger. Add melon balls and and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours.

In a small decorative bowl stir together yogurt, sour cream, lime juice and zest. Keep covered and refrigerated until ready to use.

Thread melon balls onto decorative skewers and serve alongside key lime dip.

This recipe was specially prepared and created by Paula Deen for Smithfield. Recipe and photo courtesy of Smithfield.

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