Melon Salad with Lime Ginger Syrup [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 20 minutes

Watermelons have been included in this recipe because they are useful in not just quenching your thirst, but they also provide you with lots of medical benefits. In fact, watermelons are believed to relieve muscle soreness, prevent cardiovascular diseases and improve mal potency. Also as the melons are a rich source of vitamin A and vitamin C, they are required to improve your eyesight and provide immunity against various diseases. Cantaloupe, on the other hand, is one of the best sources of vitamin A, vitamin C and beta-carotene. Cantaloupes are known to reduce stress levels, prevent cardiovascular diseases and promote health of lungs.

Nutrition

• calories: 153
• protein: 3
• carbs: 37
• fat: 0
• saturated fat: 0.11
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.16
• monounsaturated fat: 0
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 39
• potassium: 578
• dietary fiber: 2.02
• sugars: 30.9
• vitamin a: 176
• vitamin c: 65
• calcium: 19
• iron: 0
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 4.08
• other fats: -0.27

Ingredients

• 0.24 cup Sugars, granulated
• 0.52 melon Melons, honeydew, raw
• 1 tsp Lemon rind, grated
• 15 gram Mint Leaves, green, raw
• 0.24 cup Lime juice, raw
• 1 tsp Spices, ginger, ground
• 0.52 melon, large Melons, cantaloupe, raw
• 1 cup Seedless Watermelon

Instructions

• Scoop out 1-inch melon balls by using a melon baller. Transfer these balls into a bowl. Add in mint and keep it in the fridge.
• Now boil the mixture of ginger, water and sugar in a pan until sugar gets completely dissolved. Continue boiling for a few more minutes so that the mixture is reduced by half and becomes like syrup.
• Now remove the mixture from heat and add little juice. Transfer the contents into a container and keep it in the fridge.
• When the dish is ready to be served, transfer the melon balls into 4 bowls. Spoon out little syrup and spread it over each bowl. If required, add more mint and serve immediately.