Melon-Berry Kebabs

Directions

1. 1
   In a small microwaveable bowl, microwave the lemon juice on 100 percent power (high) for 15 seconds, or until hot.
2. 2
   Stir in the lemon zest, sugar, and gingerroot.
3. 3
   Set aside to cool.
4. 4
   Stir the mint into the lemon juice mixture.
5. 5
   Using the back of a spoon, mash the mint to release the flavor.
6. 6
   Pour into a pie pan.
7. 7
   Add the melon and strawberries to the lemon juice mixture, gently stirring to coat.
8. 8
   Using 3 melon cubes and 2 strawberries per skewer, alternate the fruit as you thread it onto four 6-inch wooden skewers.
9. 9
   You may want to add a whole mint leaf at the base of each kebab.
10. 10
    The dark green leaves provide a nice color contrast and keep your fingers from touching the sticky fruit.
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    (Per serving)
12. 12
    Calories: 32
13. 13
    Total fat: 0.0g
14. 14
    Saturated: 0.0g
15. 15
    Trans: 0.0g
16. 16
    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
17. 17
    Monounsaturated: 0.0g
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    Cholesterol: 0mg
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    Sodium: 2mg
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    Carbohydrates: 8g
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    Fiber: 1g
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    Sugars: 6g
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    Protein: 1g
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    Calcium: 14mg
25. 25
    Potassium: 82mg
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    1/2 fruit