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Melon and Pear Salad With Cayenne-Mint Syrup Recipe

Melon and Pear Salad With Cayenne-Mint Syrup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup mint, chopped
1 tbsp lemon rind, grated
6 cups cantaloupe, cubed
6 cups honeydews, cubed
2 cups blueberries
2 cups strawberries (halved if large)
1 1/2 cups pears, cubed (about 2 medium)
1 cup blackberry
1 tbsp mint, chopped
1/8 tsp black pepper, ground

Directions:

For syrup, bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook 3 minutes or until slightly syrupy.
Remove from heat and stir in mint and lemon zest. Allow to steep 30 minutes. Stran through a fine sieve (discard solids).
For salad: Lightly mix all fruit. Pour syrup over and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	174.26 Kcal (730 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.15g	0%
Cholesterol	3.27mg	1%
Sodium	42.18mg	2%
Potassium	715.29mg	15%
Total Carbs	42.66g	14%
Sugars	35.36g	141%
Dietary Fiber	5.9g	24%
Protein	3.04g	6%
Vitamin C	88.5mg	148%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	44.6mg	248%
Calcium	47.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	49.01 Kcal (205 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.04g	0%
Cholesterol	0.92mg	1%
Sodium	11.86mg	2%
Potassium	201.16mg	15%
Total Carbs	12g	14%
Sugars	9.94g	141%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	24%
Protein	0.86g	6%
Vitamin C	24.9mg	148%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	12.5mg	248%
Calcium	13.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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