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Melon, Berry, and Pear Salad With Cayenne-Lemon-Mint Syrup Recipe

Melon, Berry, and Pear Salad With Cayenne-Lemon-Mint Syrup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp grated lemon rind
6 cups cubed cantaloupe (1-inch cubes )
6 cups cubed honeydew melon (1-inch cubes )
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups quartered fresh strawberries
1 1/2 cups cubed ripe pears (1/2-inch cubes )
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

To make syrup: combine the first 5 syrup ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cook 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly syrupy.
Remove pan from heat; stir in 1/4 cup mint and lemon rind; let stand 30 minutes.
Strain syrup through a sieve into a bowl; throw away solids.
To make the salad: Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Add syrup; toss gently to coat.
Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	165.94 Kcal (695 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.15g	0%
Cholesterol	3.27mg	1%
Sodium	42.04mg	2%
Potassium	698.35mg	15%
Total Carbs	40.47g	13%
Sugars	33.9g	136%
Dietary Fiber	5.46g	22%
Protein	3.04g	6%
Vitamin C	88mg	147%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	44.6mg	248%
Calcium	46mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	48.67 Kcal (204 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.04g	0%
Cholesterol	0.96mg	1%
Sodium	12.33mg	2%
Potassium	204.81mg	15%
Total Carbs	11.87g	13%
Sugars	9.94g	136%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	22%
Protein	0.89g	6%
Vitamin C	25.8mg	147%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	13.1mg	248%
Calcium	13.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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