Melon Carpaccio with Lime

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
7%
Melon Carpaccio with Lime
45 min.
6
800kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and light dish that’s perfect for any time of the day? Try this vibrant Melon Carpaccio with Lime! It’s a delightful blend of sweet and tangy, with juicy melon slices soaked in a fragrant syrup made from fresh lime, vanilla, and mint. This vegan and gluten-free dish is not only incredibly healthy but also bursting with flavors that will surely tantalize your taste buds.

Perfect for a summer lunch, light dinner, or even as a show-stopping appetizer at your next gathering, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. The beauty of the melon carpaccio lies in its simplicity and versatility – it’s an elegant yet easy-to-make dish that anyone can enjoy. The syrup, infused with the warmth of vanilla and the zesty punch of lime, creates a mouthwatering contrast to the cool, crisp melon slices.

If you're looking for a healthy yet indulgent treat, this recipe checks all the boxes. Low in calories, dairy-free, and with a fresh pop of mint and lime, it’s a guilt-free way to enjoy the flavors of summer. Whether you’re on a special diet or just craving something refreshing, this Melon Carpaccio with Lime is an ideal choice. So grab your ingredients, chill out, and get ready to impress with this delicious, mouthwatering dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon lime zest 
  • sprigs mint plus leaves for garnish
  • 2.5 pounds cut crosswise into 1/4" peeled halved seeded
  • 0.5 teaspoon chile fresh red thinly sliced (such as jalapeño or Fresno)
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.5  vanilla pod split

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Bring sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil in asmall saucepan over medium heat, stirringto dissolve sugar.
  2. Add mint sprigs and chile.Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; addbean.
  3. Remove syrup from heat; cover andlet steep for 15 minutes for flavors to infuse.
  4. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieveinto a small bowl; stir in lime juice.DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made 1 weekahead. Keep chilled.
  5. Arrange melon slices in a 13x9x2" glassbaking dish.
  6. Pour syrup over melon inbaking dish. Cover with plastic wrap andchill for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Divide melon slices among plates, overlappingthem decoratively.
  8. Pour remainingsyrup in dish into a small pitcher. DO AHEAD:Melon carpaccio can be made up to 5 hoursahead. Cover and chill melon and remainingsyrup separately.
  9. Drizzle some of syrup over melon.
  10. Placea scoop of sorbet in center of each plate, ifusing; garnish with mint leaves and lime zest.

Nutrition Facts

Calories800kcal
Protein14.9%
Fat14.76%
Carbs70.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.02
Glycemic Load
70.9
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
6.6560869437197%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.65mg
Hesperetin
1.95mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:800.4kcal
40.02%
Fat:13.37g
20.57%
Saturated Fat:1.89g
11.83%
Carbohydrates:143.29g
47.76%
Net Carbohydrates:122.36g
44.49%
Sugar:17g
18.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:0.82mg
0.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.36g
60.72%
Fiber:20.93g
83.74%
Iron:7.89mg
43.83%
Calcium:99.22mg
9.92%
Vitamin C:6.91mg
8.37%
Source:Epicurious