Melon Salad with Orange-Mint Syrup
Melon Salad with Orange-Mint Syrup is a gluten free and vegan side dish. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 92 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat. A mixture of sugar, cornstarch, mint leaves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Instructions
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.