Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yields
4 servings
The ideal salad or to-go snack that works well for picnics or beach parties.
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ingredients
Salad
1
bunch fresh mint, chopped
¼
cup lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
¼
cup Simple Syrup, recipe follows
⅛ tsp amaretto
2
cups watermelon balls, from about half a watermelon
2
cups cantaloupe, balls, from about 1 cantaloupe
Simple Syrup (Makes 1 cup)
½
cup water
1
cup sugar
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directions
Step 1
In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
Step 3
In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.