Minted Melon Melody

Recipe Ingredients

1/2		Honeydew melon - (2-1/2 to 3 pounds) (small)
1		Cantaloupe - (1-3/4 to 2 pounds) (medium)
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Watermelon wedge
		Mint sprigs - (for garnish)
		Minted dressing:
1/4 cup	49g / 1.7oz	Sugar
2 tablespoons	30ml	Water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Crème de menthe

Recipe Instructions

1. Remove seeds from melons; cut into 1-inch balls.

2. Place melon balls in a glass bowl. Pour on Minted Dressing and mix lightly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to blend flavors.

3. Serve in a glass bowl, garnished with mint sprigs.

Minted Dressing: In a small pan mix sugar and water. Bring to a boil and boil, uncovered, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in crème de menthe. Let stand until cool. Yields about 1/3 cup.

Source:
the California Culinary Academy

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