WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE WEDGES WITH LIME-MINT SYRUP

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Watermelon and Cantaloupe Wedges with Lime-Mint Syrup image

Provided by Tracey Seaman

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     No-Cook     Fourth of July     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Lime     Melon     Watermelon     Mint     Summer     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 1 1/2 limes)
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest (from 1 1/2 limes)
1 medium ripe cantaloupe (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 24 thin wedges
1 (4-pound) piece watermelon, preferably seedless, cut into 24 thin wedges
2 tablespoons fresh mint, preferably spearmint, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In small bowl, whisk together sugar and 1/4 cup hot water until sugar is dissolved. Stir in lime juice and zest. Cover and refrigerate until cool, about 1 1/2 hours. (Syrup can be made ahead and chilled, covered, up to 3 days.)
  • In 1 very large or 2 medium plastic containers, combine melon wedges. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 1/2 hours. (Melons can be sliced and chilled up to 12 hours ahead.)
  • As close to serving time as possible, stir mint into syrup and drizzle over melon wedges. Serve chilled.

A.I Media
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I love this recipe! It's the perfect summer dessert.


Md Sohrab Khan
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jacqueline Pelegela
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I made this recipe for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great way to showcase fresh summer fruit.


Oladayo Taiwo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover watermelon and cantaloupe.


Allan Taipari
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I'm not a big fan of cantaloupe, but I loved this recipe. The lime-mint syrup really made the cantaloupe taste delicious.


Rose Reed
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So easy and refreshing! I made this for a picnic and it was a hit.


Andrew Salt
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of watermelon, cantaloupe, and lime-mint syrup. It's the perfect summer treat.


LLC 14
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Delicious and refreshing! I used honeydew melon instead of cantaloupe and it was still amazing.


Masood Barijo
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The syrup is so easy to make and really elevates the fruit.


Shereene Mare
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This recipe was a refreshing hit at our summer barbecue! The watermelon and cantaloupe were perfectly ripe and juicy, and the lime-mint syrup added a delightful burst of flavor.