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

Name: Melon, Berry, and Pear Salad With Cayenne-Lemon-Mint Syrup
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 78.78 ml sugar; 78.78 ml water; 59.14 ml fresh lemon juice; 44.37 ml honey; 2.46 ml cayenne pepper; 59.14 ml chopped of fresh mint; 14.79 ml grated lemon rind; 1419.54 ml cubed cantaloupe (1-inch cubes); 1419.54 ml cubed honeydew melon (1-inch cubes); 473.18 ml fresh blueberries; 473.18 ml quartered fresh strawberries; 354.88 ml cubed ripe pears (1/2-inch cubes); 236.59 ml fresh blackberries; 14.79 ml chopped of fresh mint; 0.61 ml fresh ground black pepper

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Cooking Light. Serving size: 1 1/2 c. Per serving: 168 calories, 0.7 g fat, 2.3 g protein, 42.6 g carb, 3.1 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol."

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photo by Baby Kato

Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 10

ingredients

Syrup
78.78 ml sugar
78.78 ml water
59.14 ml fresh lemon juice
44.37 ml honey
2.46 ml cayenne pepper
59.14 ml chopped of fresh mint
14.79 ml grated lemon rind
Salad
1419.54 ml cubed cantaloupe (1-inch cubes)
1419.54 ml cubed honeydew melon (1-inch cubes)
473.18 ml fresh blueberries
473.18 ml quartered fresh strawberries
354.88 ml cubed ripe pears (1/2-inch cubes)
236.59 ml fresh blackberries
14.79 ml chopped of fresh mint
0.61 ml 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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Reviews

Wow what a treat. I loved this salad. The dressing combination of honey, lemon, fresh mint and cayenne is out of this world and compliments all the fruit perfectly. Some of the fruit becomes spicy while others remain, cool, tart or sweet. I especially liked the flavor that the cayenne brings to the pear and melons. A tasty treat that I will be enjoying often this summer. Thank you so much for sharing.

Baby Kato