Melon and Pear Salad With Cayenne-Mint Syrup Recipe

Name: Melon and Pear Salad With Cayenne-Mint Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup sugar; ⅓ cup water; ¼ cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons honey; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ cup mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated; 6 cups cantaloupe, cubed; 6 cups honeydews, cubed; 2 cups blueberries; 2 cups strawberries (halved if large); 1 ½ cups pears, cubed (about 2 medium); 1 cup blackberry; 1 tablespoon mint, chopped; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ground

Servings: persons

⅓ cup sugar
⅓ cup water
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup mint, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
6 cups cantaloupe, cubed
6 cups honeydews, cubed
2 cups blueberries
2 cups strawberries (halved if large)
1 ½ cups pears, cubed (about 2 medium)
1 cup blackberry
1 tablespoon mint, chopped
⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ground

1
For syrup, bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan.
2
Cook 3 minutes or until slightly syrupy.
3
Remove from heat and stir in mint and lemon zest.
4
Allow to steep 30 minutes.
5
Stran through a fine sieve (discard solids).
6
For salad: Lightly mix all fruit.
7
Pour syrup over and toss to coat.
8
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

1265

kcal

Calories

339

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup sugar, ⅓ cup water, ¼ cup lemon juice, 3 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Melon and Pear Salad With Cayenne-Mint Syrup falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Melon and Pear Salad With Cayenne-Mint Syrup

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