Easy Italian Melon Dessert
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Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 30 min
  • Prep: 25 min
  • Cook: 5 min
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Simple Syrup:

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

Simple Syrup:

Yield: 1 cup
  1. 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.