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Cantaloupe Strawberry Salad with Lime Syrup and Mint - Andrea Meyers
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Cantaloupe Strawberry Salad with Lime Syrup and Mint

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword cantaloupe, lime, strawberries
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 133kcal
Author Andrea

Equipment

  • salad bowl(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh cantaloupe cut into bite-sized chunks, chilled
  • 8 ounces fresh strawberries cut into quarters, chilled
  • 2 limes juiced, zest from 1
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves minced
  • ¼ cup simple syrup

Simple Syrup

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • SYRUP: Bring the water to boil then stir in the sugar. Cook until the sugar dissolves completely, then remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator in a plastic squeeze bottle for easy dispensing.
  • Pour ¼ cup of the simple syrup into a small bowl. Add the lime zest and juice, and stir. Set aside for about 30 minutes.
  • To serve, put the fruit into salad bowls, pour the lime-infused syrup over the fruit and garnish with the minced mint leaves. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 4737IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg