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

Name: Melon, Berry, and Pear Salad with Cayenne-Lemon-Mint Syrup
Yield: 10 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)
Ingredients: Syrup:; ⅓ cup sugar; ⅓ cup water; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons honey; ½ teaspoon ground red pepper; ¼ cup chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; Salad:; 6 cups (1-inch) cubed cantaloupe; 6 cups (1-inch) cubed honeydew melon; 2 cups fresh blueberries; 2 cups quartered fresh strawberries; 1 ½ cups (1/2-inch) cubed ripe pear (about 2 medium); 1 cup fresh blackberries; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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2 Reviews

This simple fruit salad takes its cue from Kelly Brownell. It's full of flavor and nutrients--and it's a delicious way to satisfy a sweet tooth. The ground red pepper provides an unexpected heat that balances the sweetness of the fruit.

By David Bonom

Recipe by Cooking Light January 2005

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Credit: Oxmoor House

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Yield:

10 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)

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Step 1
To prepare syrup, combine first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly syrupy. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup mint and rind. Let stand 30 minutes. Strain syrup through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids.

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Step 2
To prepare salad, combine cantaloupe and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add syrup; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

168 calories; calories from fat 4%; fat 0.7g; saturated fat 0.1g; mono fat 0.1g; poly fat 0.3g; protein 2.3g; carbohydrates 42.6g; fiber 3.1g; iron 0.8mg; sodium 37mg; calcium 33mg.

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GlenGerson

10/04/2013

What a great fruit salad! All you need to do is buy a bunch of fruit, add a few extras and mix it all together. I'm not a huge fan of ground red pepper , but still loved this. It was a big hit with the family.

lauramstein

06/29/2013

I made this salad for a cookout and everyone raved about it. I reduced the amount of cayenne a little because there were children at the event but it was still spectacular. I will definitely make this one again.

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