Minted Melon Balls

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Servings: 40 Difficulty: Intermediate
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International-style light and flavorful appetizer that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Minted Melon Balls

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 40 Calories: 16.9

Description

This International appetizer features Melon, ripe but firm, Cantaloupe, ribe but firm, Cointreau or orange-flavored. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. brandy 1/3 c Fresh mint leaves, chopped Cut melons in half.
  2. Scoop out seeds with wooden spoon.
  3. Using melon ball scoop,
  4. cut as many balls from each melon as possible, trying to keep balls uniform in size and whole.
  5. Add brandy, stir well (but gently) and refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. Serve from a bowl with small decorative picks

Nutrition Facts

Servings 40

Amount Per Serving
Calories 16.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.4g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, balls, but, cantaloupe, cointreau, firm, fruits, international, melon, minted, orangeflavored, ribe, ripe, title, vegan
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