YELLOW MELON MUSCATEL (MELON SALAD)

Yellow Melon Muscatel (Melon Salad) image

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories Melons

Time 2h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups fruit juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cantaloupes
1/4 watermelon
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons muscatel or 2 tablespoons port wine
mint, for serving

Steps:

In a small saucepan, place the sugar, water, lemon juice, vinegar, and ginger. Heat to a boiling, stirring well.
Continue boiling for about 5 minutes, then strain syrup through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl.
Cool.
Meanwhile, de-seed the cantaloupes and watermelon. Using a melon baller, collect balls and place in a large bowl.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then sprinkle on the muscatel.
Toss gently.
Pour syrup over melon balls and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
To serve, decorate with mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.3, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 46.6, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 55.5, Protein 3.2