10 C melon, cubed or balls (see Hint below)
½ C white wine
¼ C orange juice
2 T honey or brown rice syrup
½ t real vanilla extract
½ t cinnamon
¼ t black pepper, freshly ground

Place melon cubes in a large bowl. Combine all other ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over melon and toss gently. Chill 1 to 4 hours before serving.

10 - 1C servings, each 85 calories:   8% from fat (1 g),  88% from carbohydrates (18 g),  4% from protein (1 g).  Sodium 12 mg,  Fiber 1 g.

Healing Heart Hint

Use any melon or combination, such as watermelon, cantaloupe or honeydew.

Any inexpensive white or rose wine works well for this recipe.

A non-alcoholic wine will yield the same flavor for those who for those who do not prefer alcohol.

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©2004 Dr. Neal Pinckney

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