Savory fruit salad: cucumber, watermelon and mango

Originally published: August 6, 2012 7:07 PM
Updated: August 9, 2012 12:52 PM
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Great taste often comes down to contrast.

It's why we pair tender and crunchy textures, sweet and sour flavors, and hot and cold temperatures (think hot fudge sauce over vanilla ice cream). In a way, these contrasts amplify the flavors of the dish, making the food much more than a simple sum of the parts.

And it's a technique well suited to healthy eating. Because by playing with contrasts,...

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