A Summertime Melon Medley |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Fresh melons of all varieties are a a summertime favorite in our home. So many palate-pleasing adjectives come to mind when you think of a perfectly ripened melon: JUICY, SWEET, FRUITY AROMA, COOL, REFRESHING. Melon salads, like this ginger lime melon medley, make a refreshing snack, or a pleasing side dish to a light meal. As long as there are melons in the grocery store, you'll find this tangy-sweet fruit salad in my frig. Enjoy your summer, and all of nature's bounty it has to offer. Ingredients:
2 cups casaba honeydew melon |
2 cups crenshaw melon |
2 cups watermelon |
2 cups cantaloupe (melon balls or cubed) |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (minced) |
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1 tablespoon lime zest |
sparkling white wine (optional) |
1 cup slivered toasted almond (garnish) (optional) |
fresh mint leaves (garnish) (optional) |
Directions:
1. Begin by making sure your melons are ripe.
2. Peel, seed and cube the melons into bite size chunks, or use a melon baller; place in a large bowl.
3. Add brown sugar, ginger, lime juice, lime zest; gently toss.
4. Cover and chill at least one hour for best flavor.
5. To serve: Toss before placing melon in dessert dishes. If desired, fill dishes with very cold sparkling white wine and garnish with mint leaves and toasted almonds.
6. Cook's Tip: (1) Choose melons that are free of cuts, dents and bruises. (2) Store uncut melons in a cool place. Cut fruit should be refrigerated.
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