Sweet, fresh cherries make this melon summer salad a perfect choice to serve for brunch. If possible, use a cherry pitter so cherries can be left whole.
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 honeydew melon, seeds and skin removed, and cut into 1/2″ slices
1/4 cantaloupe melon, seeds and skin removed, and cut into 1/2″ slices
1/4 cup minced fresh mint plus mint sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons light honey
1 1/2 cups pitted fresh cherries
lemon juice
juice of 2 limes
METHOD:
Place the cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and minced fresh mint in a bowl and toss several times.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey with the lemon juice until the honey dissolves, a minute or two. Pour lemon-honey mixture over the melons and toss gently several times. Add the cherries, and toss gently.
Pour the lime juice over all, garnish with mint sprigs and serve.
YIELD: Serves 6
SOURCE: Photo and recipe courtesy of calcherry.com
