Mojito Mint Melon Salad

Light, tangy and refreshing; this gorgeous Mojito Mint Melon salad is just the thing to bring to your next gathering!

A medley of melons are lightly dressed in a lime mint dressing, perfectly enhancing the sweetness of the melon (tequila optional!)

The base of the dressing recipe calls for a simple syrup, commonly used in dessert and cocktail recipes. To cut down on the amount of sugar in the recipe, I cut back on the simple syrup and added liquid stevia to taste.

Monk fruit could also be substituted as a sweetener; using these types of sweeteners with a little real sugar gives you the best taste outcome.

Curious about the best types of sweeteners to use? A whole lesson on sugars and sweeteners is included in the Flourish 180 Wellness  class, currently on summer sale!

I hope you enjoy this crisp, cool, summer salad!

Mojito Mint Melon Salad

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• Author: Carol Green

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Description

A cool, crisp summer salad, the sweetness of the melon perfectly enhanced with tangy lime and cool mint.

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Ingredients

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1/2   medium Watermelon, peeled and cut into 1.5” cubes

1 medium Cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1.5” cubes

1  Lime, cut in wedges for garnish

3  Sprigs Mint, for garnish

Simple Syrup Recipe:

1   cup raw Sugar

2  cups Water

Dressing:

2  Tbsp. Simple Syrup

1 tsp. liquid Stevia or Monk Fruit

1/4    cup fresh Lime Juice

1  Tbsp. Lime zest

1  Tbsp. Mint, fresh diced

1/4 tsp. Sea Salt

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Instructions

Prepare the simple syrup:

• Place all the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until all the sugar is dissolved.
• Allow to cool, transfer to a container and keep in the fridge for further use.
• Mix all the dressing ingredients together, and toss through the salad.
• Allow to marinade one hour before serving, garnish with the extra lime wedges and mint.

Notes

Any combination of melons could be used for this salad.