Melon Ball Salad with Lime Syrup

By pinkadidas178

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. lime juice
• 2 tablespoons lime zest
• 1 cantaloupe
• 1 honeydew
• 1 baby seedless watermelon

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 185mins

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar, lime juice and 1/4 cup of water in a small saucepan. Stir over medium high heat until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and add lime zest. Cover pan and set aside for 15 minutes. Strain into a small bowl and chill for at least 2 hours.

Cut each melon in half, remove and discard all seeds. Scoop with sharp 1-inch melon baller. Place all melon balls in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Pour lime syrup over melon balls. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Divide and serve garnished with fresh mint if desired.