MELON SALAD WITH ORANGE-MINT SYRUP

Melon Salad with Orange-Mint Syrup image

Enjoy honey dew melon and cantaloupe dunked in orange syrup for a delicious fruit salad recipe that can double as a dessert - garnish with fresh mint sprigs!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (1 large orange)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon thinly sliced mint leaves
1 medium honeydew melon, cut in half, seeded
1 medium cantaloupe
Fresh mint sprigs, if desired

Steps:

In 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar, orange peel, orange juice and cornstarch. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until sugar has dissolved and syrup has thickened. Stir in sliced mint. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cut honeydew melon in half; remove and discard seeds. With melon baller, scoop out melon into balls; place in medium bowl. Cut cantaloupe in half; remove and discard seeds. Remove rind; cut cantaloupe into 1-inch-thick wedges. Arrange cantaloupe on serving platter.
Gently toss melon balls with cooled syrup. To serve, spoon melon balls on top and around cantaloupe; drizzle with remaining syrup. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g