Melon is packed with nutrients like beta carotene while fresh berries are rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber. Both melon and berries are packed with antioxidants as well. Indeed, melon boasts an ORAC value of 315 while the rankings for blackberries and raspberries are 5,347 and 4,882, respectively. The nutrients of berries in combination with melon make for a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory food.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Author: Jenny McGruther
Ingredients
3Overripe Orange-fleshed Honeydew Melon or Cantaloupes
¼cuplime juice
½cupblackberries
½cupFresh Raspberries
Instructions
Remove the peel and slice the melon into large chunks.
Puree melon in a blender or food processor until it has liquified.
Gently mix in lemon or lime juice and chill the mixture in the freezer for 20 – 30 minutes.
Serve in individual bowls, garnished with fresh berries.