Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette (Giada De Laurentiis) |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 bunch fresh mint, chopped |
1/4 cup lemon juice, from about 1 lemon |
1/4 cup simple syrup, recipe follows |
1/8 teaspoon amaretto |
2 cups watermelon balls, from about half a watermelon |
2 cups cantaloupe balls, from about 1 cantaloupe |
1/2 cup water |
1 cup sugar |
Directions:
1. In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
3. Simple Syrup:
4. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
5. Yield: 1 cup
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