Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Summer Beach Party

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (60)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
1/4 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
1/8 teaspoon amaretto
2 cups watermelon balls, from about half a watermelon
2 cups cantaloupe balls, from about 1 cantaloupe

Directions

In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto. Blend until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

Simple Syrup:

1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar

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.

Yield: 1 cup

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recipe Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette
Monica Riverside, CA 07-31-2009
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Refreshing
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Thought that this was good and refreshing...I did, however add more almaretto that suggested. You just couldn't taste it at... all w/ that small amt. and it made all the difference in adding a little bit more. :) By the way, I don't know what in the world a BUNCH of mint translates to...so, i just winged it.Read more
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tracey columbia, SC 07-18-2009
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I love it.....
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I came home from work one day and saw this on tv and was like i have to make this...well i made it for the 4th and it was a... great hi even my nephew who is 19months love it...i didn't put the ameretto in it...made again today for my mother for one of her functions.Read more
recipe Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette
Michelle union grove, WI 07-01-2009
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Deliciously different!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I always make traditional fruit salads and wanted something different... This fit the bill to a "T." It was awesome! Everyone... loved it. I added a little more amaretto than what the recipe called for and used a whole watermelon and one cantaloupe. If you are looking for a fresh twist on a fruit salad, this is it!Read more
recipe Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette
Tara Wildwood, MO 06-28-2009
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A Summer Hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a recent family gathering and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. An fresh, easy twist... on a traditional summer fruit salad. This one will definitely be going into the permanent recipe file. Read more
recipe Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette
LAURA Rancho Cordova, CA 06-24-2009
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I was so disappointed
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I was really looking forward to making this dish and taking it to a friend's for a great evening barbeque... :-( ... Admittedly, I did not have any Amaretto on hand and skipped it, but I love mint and the mint syrup for the fruit sounded fabulous. I made all the melon balls and did everything up and then the let down. It just wasn't very good.Read more
recipe Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette
Jessica Salem, MA 03-07-2009
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wonderful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish is elegant and light. It looks like you took a lot of time making it, and it tastes delicious! Great dish to bring... to a BBQRead more