Watermelon and Cantaloupe Wedges with Lime-Mint Syrup

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Wedges with Lime-Mint Syrup Healthy Recipe

8 Servings

Macros/Serving: 220 Calories
Tags:vegan | appetizers

Ingredients

1 Melon (15" long x 7-1/2" dia) Watermelon
2 Tsp Lemon Zest
2 Tbsp Spearmint
1/4 Cup Sugar
1 Melon, medium (about 5" dia) Melons
1/4 Cup Lime Juice

Directions

PREPARATION: Cut watermelon and cantaloupe into 24 thin wedges.

Finely chop mint.

In small bowl, whisk together sugar and 1/4 cup hot water until sugar is dissolved.

Stir in lime juice and zest.

Cover and refrigerate until cool, about 1 1/2 hours.

(Syrup can be made ahead and chilled, covered, up to 3 days.

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In 1 very large or 2 medium plastic containers, combine melon wedges.

Refrigerate until cold, about 1 1/2 hours.

(Melons can be sliced and chilled up to 12 hours ahead.

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As close to serving time as possible, stir mint into syrup and drizzle over melon wedges.

Serve chilled.

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