Honeydew, Mango, and Raspberries with Lime and Ginger

By jjadin

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (see note) -- (1 to 2)
• 1 Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 honeydew melon (medium) -- rind and seeds remov
• 1 mango (about 10 ounces) -- peeled, pitted, and
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger -- (1 to 2)
• 1/2 pint raspberries (about 1 cup) -- picked over

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar, zest, and cayenne (if using) in large bowl. Using rubber spatula, press mixture into side of bowl until sugar becomes damp, about 30 seconds. Gently toss melon, mango, and ginger with sugar mixture until combined. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until fruit releases its juices, 15 to 30 minutes. Gently stir in raspberries. Stir in lime juice to taste and serve.