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

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10 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)
By David Bonom
January 2005
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

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.

Ingredients

  • Syrup:
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 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 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed ripe pear (about 2 medium)
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 168
  • Caloriesfromfat 4%
  • Fat 0.7g
  • Satfat 0.1g
  • Monofat 0.1g
  • Polyfat 0.3g
  • Protein 2.3g
  • Carbohydrate 42.6g
  • Fiber 3.1g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg
  • Iron 0.8mg
  • Sodium 37mg
  • Calcium 33mg

How to Make It

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.

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.

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Ratings & Reviews

GlenGerson's Review

lauramstein
October 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's Review

GlenGerson
June 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.