WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE WEDGES WITH LIME-MINT SYRUP

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Watermelon and Cantaloupe Wedges with Lime-Mint Syrup image

Provided by Tracey Seaman

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     No-Cook     Fourth of July     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Lime     Melon     Watermelon     Mint     Summer     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 1 1/2 limes)
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest (from 1 1/2 limes)
1 medium ripe cantaloupe (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 24 thin wedges
1 (4-pound) piece watermelon, preferably seedless, cut into 24 thin wedges
2 tablespoons fresh mint, preferably spearmint, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In small bowl, whisk together sugar and 1/4 cup hot water until sugar is dissolved. Stir in lime juice and zest. Cover and refrigerate until cool, about 1 1/2 hours. (Syrup can be made ahead and chilled, covered, up to 3 days.)
  • In 1 very large or 2 medium plastic containers, combine melon wedges. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 1/2 hours. (Melons can be sliced and chilled up to 12 hours ahead.)
  • As close to serving time as possible, stir mint into syrup and drizzle over melon wedges. Serve chilled.

Amahle Chonco
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Santa Sikdar
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I've never had watermelon and cantaloupe together before, but it was a great combination. The syrup really made the dish.


Tshepiso Mogapi
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This recipe is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Willie Martinez
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I love the combination of watermelon and cantaloupe. The lime-mint syrup adds a nice touch of flavor.


Mwangi Alan
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer fruit. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack.


Elise Ritter
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So easy to make and so delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


George Scherzer
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Delicious and refreshing! The lime-mint syrup is the perfect complement to the sweet fruit.


juyellislam jibon
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This is my go-to recipe for summer fruit salad. It's always a hit and so easy to make.


Mahar imtiaz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The syrup is so easy to make and really elevates the fruit.


Malumburo 1905
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I made this for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved the combination of watermelon and cantaloupe, and the syrup was the perfect finishing touch.


Nabiil Umar
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This recipe was a hit at my summer party! The watermelon and cantaloupe were perfectly ripe and juicy, and the lime-mint syrup added a refreshing touch.