Melon, Berry and Pear Salad with Cayenne Lemon Mint Syrup Recipe

Melon, Berry and Pear Salad with Cayenne Lemon Mint Syrup Recipe

  • Syrup:
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
  • Salad:
  • 6 cups cubed cantaloupe
  • 6 cups cubed honeydew melon
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups quartered fresh strawberries
  • 1 1/2 cups cubed ripe pear
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  1. To prepare syrup, combine first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly syrupy. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup mint and rind. Let stand 30 minutes. Strain syrup through a sieve over a small bowl; discard solids.
  2. To prepare salad, combine cantaloupe and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Add syrup; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
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