Ginger- Mint Melon Salad
This is a refreshing melon salad recipe to be enjoyed on those hot summer days. A variety of melon, ginger simple syrup and minced mint make this something simple yet special.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced melon a varied mix of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger root
- 2 Tbsp fresh mint leaves minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add the ginger piece and boil for 1 min. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. You can leave this ginger syrup to infuse overnight if you want a stronger ginger taste. Once the ginger simple syrup has infused, strain through a sieve to remove ginger pieces.
- Combine varied, diced melons in a large bowl.
- Pour ginger syrup over the melon.
- Add minced mint leaves and salt.
- Toss to coat the melon pieces evenly in the ginger syrup and mint.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate.