MINTED MELON SALAD

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People can't resist digging into a salad made with colorful summer fruits. The unique dressing is what makes this salad a crowd-pleaser. I get compliments whenever I serve it, especially when I put it on the table in a melon boat. It's a warm-weather treat. -Terry Saylor, Vermillion, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
3/4 teaspoon aniseed
Pinch salt
5 cups cubed watermelon (about 1/2 melon)
3 cups cubed cantaloupe (about 1 medium melon)
3 cups cubed honeydew (about 1 medium melon)
2 cups peach slices (about 2 peaches)
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the first six ingredients to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat. Cover and cool syrup completely. , Combine the fruit in a very large bowl; add syrup and stir to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. , Drain before serving. Spoon into watermelon bowl or 8-qt. serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Gfjv U7i
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing! The mint and lime really brighten up the flavor of the melon.


Precious Kara
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! It's the perfect summer salad - light, refreshing, and easy to make.


Ch Qasimali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover melon. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.


Muskan Saleem
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The melon is so sweet and juicy, and the mint and lime add a nice refreshing flavor.


ugochukwu agaziem
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer salad - light, refreshing, and easy to make.


Elihle Boitumelo
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing! The mint and lime really brighten up the flavor of the melon.


Lucas Kip
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! It's the perfect summer salad - light, refreshing, and easy to make.


Damilola Adetayo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover melon. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.


Olayemi Emmanuel Atiba
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The melon is so sweet and juicy, and the mint and lime add a nice refreshing flavor.


Laiba JKLL
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of melon, mint, and lime is so refreshing and delicious.


Nasar Ahmed
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make and always delicious.


Willie DeJesus
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the melon, and the mint added a nice freshness.


Serwer Ali
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This salad is incredibly refreshing. It was the perfect way to cool down on a summer night.