A Summertime Melon Medley

Ingredients

• 2 cups casaba honeydew melon
• 2 cups crenshaw melon
• 2 cups watermelon
• 2 cups cantaloupe (Melon Balls or Cubed)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (Minced)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• sparkling white wine (optional)
• 1 cup slivered toasted almond (Garnish or Optional) (optional)
• fresh mint leaves (Garnish or Optional) (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Begin by making sure your melons are ripe.

2. 2

   Peel, seed and cube the melons into bite size chunks, or use a melon baller; place in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add brown sugar, ginger, lime juice, lime zest; gently toss.

4. 4

   Cover and chill at least one hour for best flavor.

5. 5

   To serve: Toss before placing melon cubes/balls in dessert dishes. If desired, fill dishes with very cold sparkling white wine and garnish salad with mint leaves and toasted almonds.

6. 6

   Cook's Tip: (1) Choose melons that are free of cuts, dents and bruises. (2) Store uncut melons in a cool place. Cut fruit should be refrigerated.