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Where is Colorado Produce Grown ?
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Here ’ s a fun challenge : Visit a local farmers market with your family and see if you can find Rocky Ford melons . Talk to the farmers and learn more about how these melons are grown . Maybe even try making the Rocky Ford Melon Fruit Salad at home and share it with your friends !
Rocky Ford Melon Fruit Salad
Ingredients
• 1 small Rocky Ford cantaloupe
• 1 / 2 large Rocky Ford watermelon
Honey Lime Dressing
• 2 tablespoon honey ( plus more to taste )
• 3 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoon fresh mint , finely chopped Optional Ingredients
• Pinch of salt
Instructions
1 . Slice the cantaloupe and watermelon into bite-size pieces and transfer them to a large bowl . Or use a small scoop to create circular bite-size pieces .
2 . In a small bowl , combine the honey , chopped mint , and lime juice . Whisk to combine .
3 . Pour the honey lime mixture over the melon . Toss to combine all the ingredients .
4 . Keep refrigerated .
Where is Colorado Produce Grown ?
This Colorado Produce map , created by the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and the Colorado Department of Agriculture , shows some of the primary produce production areas in Colorado .
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