We went biking today and got home really hungry so instead of eating high carb food I opted to make a salad for snack. I found this watermelon-cantaloupe recipe in foodnetwork.com and I tell you it's good! And it's not just good it also reminds me of the fruit salad my classmate's mom made for our class party when I was in 5th grade. I asked my mom to make it but her's never turned out the same as the one I had. I'm happy when I can replicate food that I love. This salad really bring back one childhood bliss!
I based this salad from the recipe below. Instead of scooping the watermelon into balls I just cubed it,(but i think if i will serve it in the party I will do the ball) since I'm just serving this for snack, I like quick fix! And instead of using Amaretto (an almond liquor) i substitute almond extract.
- Prep Time:
- 25 min
- Inactive Prep Time:
- --
- Cook Time:
- 5 min
- Level:
- Easy
- Serves:
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
- 1/8 teaspoon amaretto
- 2 cups watermelon balls, from about half a watermelon
- 2 cups cantaloupe balls, from about 1 cantaloupe
Directions
In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Yield: 1 cup
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