Tropical Fruit With Lime

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   In small saucepan, cook sugar with water over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.

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   Remove from heat; stir in lime rind and juice.

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   Let cool.

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   (Syrup can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 1 day; rewarm until fluid, then let cool to room temperature.

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   Peel, seed and cube cantaloupe; place in bowl.

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   Cut off 2 opposite sides of mango as close to pit as possible.

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   Cut grid pattern of 1/2-inch cubes in flesh of each side down to (but not through) skin; turn inside out.

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   Cut off cubes; add to bowl.

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    Cut remaining mango away from pit; cube and add to bowl.

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    (Fruit can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours).

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    Peel and cut bananas into 1/2-inch thick slices; add to bowl.

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    Add reserved syrup, and mint (if using); toss gently to combine.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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