Melon And Pear Salad With Cayenne Mint Syrup Recipes

SWEET AND SPICY MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Add the agave, lime juice, cayenne pepper and salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cantaloupe and honeydew to the bowl along with the mint leaves and toss to coat with the dressing. Serve as is, or for a more intense flavor, refrigerate for a few hours and up to overnight and toss again before serving.

HERB MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Put the cantaloupe and honeydew in a bowl and toss with the basil and mint. Drizzle with the sweetened vinegar and toss lightly. Pile the melon on a platter and sprinkle with the flake salt.

MELON, BERRY, AND PEAR SALAD WITH CAYENNE-LEMON-MINT SYRUP

Steps:

• To make syrup: combine the first 5 syrup ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Cook 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly syrupy.
• Remove pan from heat; stir in 1/4 cup mint and lemon rind; let stand 30 minutes.
• Strain syrup through a sieve into a bowl; throw away solids.
• To make the salad: Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add syrup; toss gently to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally.