Melon Salad with Lime Syrup
A simple lime syrup coats this honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon salad. This versatile side dish recipe is perfect with eggs for brunch or as an accompaniment to grilled meat for dinner.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup water
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2 tsp. finely shredded lime peel
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3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
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1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
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4 cups cubed watermelon (about half a small melon)
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4 cups seeded and cubed honeydew (about half a medium melon)
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4 cups seeded and cubed cantaloupe (1 small melon)
Directions
1.
For Lime Syrup, in small saucepan combine sugar and water; cook over medium-high heat. Bring to boiling; cook 3 minutes until syrupy. Remove from heat, transfer to small bowl. Cool 10 minutes. Stir in lime peel, juice, and cayenne pepper. Cover; refrigerate.
2.
To serve, combine melons and Lime Syrup in bowl. Makes 12 (1-cup servings).
3.
TEST KITCHEN TIP: Cayenne pepper gets spicier as the salad sits. For milder heat, add a dash of cayenne just before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 87, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 22 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Total Sugar 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 69%, Calcium 2%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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