Melon Ball Salad with Lime Syrup |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar |
1/2 cup fresh lime juice |
2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest |
1 cantaloupe (about 3 lb.) |
1 honeydew (about 4 1/2 lb.) |
1/2 baby seedless watermelon (about 2 1/2 lb.) |
Directions:
1. Combine sugar, lime juice and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add lime zest. Cover pan and set aside for 15 minutes. Strain into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours. (Can be made up to 3 days in advance.)
2. Cut each melon in half, remove and discard seeds and scoop flesh with a sharp 1-inch melon baller. Place all melon balls in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.
3. Pour lime syrup over melon balls. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Divide into 8 tumblers and garnish with mint, if desired.
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