Watermelon Plates

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Ginger Simple Syrup:

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

1 teaspoon lime juice

Lime Salt:

1 teaspoon lime zest

1 tablespoon kosher salt

Watermelon and Toppings:

1 small seedless watermelon, quartered and cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices

4 to 6 strawberries, cut into 1/4-inch dice

2 peaches or 3 apricots, cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 tablespoon basil, thinly sliced

4 radishes, thinly sliced

1/2 small red onion or medium shallot, halved and thinly sliced

1/2 jalapeno, seeds removed, finely diced

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon mint, thinly sliced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper