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This sweet and spicy dessert is refreshing and very healthy.

Preparation time: 20 minutes or less

Servings: 4½ cup servings

5 A Day servings: 3

¾ teaspoon whole peppercorns or coarsely ground black pepper
1½ teaspoons very finely chopped mint leaves
6 cups ¾ inch seedless red watermelon cubes
Fresh mint leaves

  1. Place peppercorns on chopping block. Using the bottom of a heavy saucepan, press firmly, into a heavy downward motion and crush peppercorns into a semi-coarse texture.
  2. Combine ground peppercorns with finely chopped mint. In a large bowl, toss spice mixture gently but thoroughly with watermelon cubes.
  3. Spoon into 4 individual serving glasses or bowls. Serve chilled, garnished with a fresh mint leaf.


Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 73 Saturated Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Fat: 1g % of Calories from Fat: 11%
Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 15mg
  Protein: 1g