Yellow Melon Muscadel (Melon Salad)

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Yellow Melon Muscadel (Melon Salad)

Mixed melons combined with ginger, lemon juice and port. A refreshing salad to feature during the summer.


	Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1-1/2 cups water or fruit juice 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp vinegar 1 tsp ground ginger 4 cantaloupes 1/4 watermelon Salt, pepper 2 Tbsp muscatel or port Mint, for serving

Method

In a small saucepan, place the sugar, water, lemon juice, vinegar, and ginger. Heat to a boiling, stirring well. Continue boiling for about 5 minutes, then strain syrup through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl. Cool.

Meanwhile, deseed the cantaloupes and watermelon. Using a melon baller, collect balls and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then sprinkle on the muscatel. Toss gently. Pour syrup over melon balls and refrigerate for several hours before serving. To serve, decorate with mint sprig.