Melon with Serrano-Mint Syrup
Melon with Serrano-Mint Syrup might be a good recipe to expand your side dish collection. This recipe makes 12 servings with 58 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat each. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up sugar, watermelon, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. Users who liked this recipe also liked Melon Salad with Orange-Mint Syrup, Melon, Berry, and Pear Salad with Cayenne-Lemon-Mint Syrup, and Melon, Berry, and Pear Salad With Cayenne-Lemon-Mint Syrup.
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, honey and serrano pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Remove from the heat; stir in mint and lemon peel. Cool to room temperature.
Strain syrup; discard pepper, mint and lemon peel. In a large bowl, combine the melons.
Add syrup; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring several times.
Serve with a slotted spoon.