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Melon Salad with Mint and Basil Dressing
2014-05-30 12:45:05
Serves 6
My friends just LOVE this simple recipe. The combination of both mint and basil with the acidity of the lemon absolutely take fresh watermelon to a whole new level. Don't be afraid to add the cracked black pepper, it's a MUST!
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Watermelon, diced 1" or balled
- 2 Cups Cantaloupe, diced 1 " or balled
- 2 Cups Honeydew Melon, diced 1" or balled
- 1/4 Cup Mint Leaves, freshly chopped
- 1/4 Cup Basil Leaves, freshly chopped
- 2 Lemons, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 Cup Simple Syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until the sugar dissolves, cool)
- 2 Tbsp. Amaretto Liquor (optional)
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add to a blender the chopped mint, chopped basil, lemon juice, simple syrup and Amaretto. Blend until smooth.
- Add the above blended dressing to the combined melon balls and toss.
- Garnish with the mint and basil sprigs and cracked black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with additional sprigs of Mint or Basil if desired.
Nino Salvaggio https://www.ninosalvaggio.com/