WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
1/4 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
1/8 teaspoon amaretto
2 cups watermelon balls, from about half a watermelon
2 cups cantaloupe balls, from about 1 cantaloupe
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
  • 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.

Josim vapari
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon and cantaloupe. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit.


Agent MrBeast
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Khazimlavuya Smouse
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This salad is delicious! The watermelon and cantaloupe are so juicy and refreshing, and the mint vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Soni Gupta
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually add a little bit of honeydew melon to mine for extra sweetness.


colton potts
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This is a great salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the mint vinaigrette is a nice touch.


Heyam Abomousa
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of watermelon and cantaloupe, and the mint vinaigrette is a great way to add a little bit of flavor.


Chola Ponda
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit salads, but this one is really good. The mint vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the sweetness of the watermelon and cantaloupe.


Asgar Hussain
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit!


Samuel Agyei
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually add a little bit of feta cheese to mine for extra flavor.


Asaduzzaman Rubel
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This salad is incredibly refreshing and flavorful! The combination of watermelon and cantaloupe is perfect, and the mint vinaigrette adds a nice touch of brightness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be maki


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