Summertime Melon Medley
Source of Recipe
Marla
Recipe Introduction
Fresh melons of all varieties are a a summertime favorite in our home. So many palate-pleasing adjectives come to mind when you think of a perfectly ripened melon: JUICY, SWEET, FRUITY AROMA, COOL, REFRESHING. Melon salads, like this ginger lime melon medley, make a refreshing snack, or a pleasing side dish to a light meal. As long as there are melons in the grocery store, you'll find this tangy-sweet fruit salad in my frig. Enjoy your summer, and all of nature's bounty it has to offer.
List of Ingredients
Summertime Melon Medley
cups casaba honeydew melon
2 cups crenshaw melon
2 cups watermelon
2 cups cantaloupe (Melon Balls or Cubed)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (Minced)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
sparkling white wine (optional)
1 cup slivered toasted almond (Garnish) (optional)
fresh mint leaves (Garnish) (optional)
Recipe
Begin by making sure your melons are ripe.
Peel, seed and cube the melons into bite size chunks, or use a melon baller; place in a large bowl.
Add brown sugar, ginger, lime juice, lime zest; gently toss.
Cover and chill at least one hour for best flavor.
To serve: Toss before placing melon in dessert dishes. If desired, fill dishes with very cold sparkling white wine and garnish with mint leaves and toasted almonds.
Cook's Tip: (1) Choose melons that are free of cuts, dents and bruises. (2) Store uncut melons in a cool place. Cut fruit should be refrigerated.
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