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

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Ingredients:

Serving

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

Directions:

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 bowl; discard solids.
To prepare salad, combine cantaloupe and remaining 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	428.29 Kcal (1793 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.13g	0%
Cholesterol	3.27mg	1%
Sodium	167.05mg	7%
Potassium	2440.42mg	52%
Total Carbs	105.06g	35%
Sugars	92.86g	371%
Dietary Fiber	13.06g	52%
Protein	10.22g	20%
Vitamin C	260.8mg	435%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	44.6mg	248%
Calcium	97mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	39.86 Kcal (167 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.01g	0%
Cholesterol	0.3mg	1%
Sodium	15.55mg	7%
Potassium	227.13mg	52%
Total Carbs	9.78g	35%
Sugars	8.64g	371%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	52%
Protein	0.95g	20%
Vitamin C	24.3mg	435%
Iron	4.1mg	248%
Calcium	9mg	10%

* 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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