Melon Salad with Mint and Ginger Syrup | Cafe Maria | S3 Ep5

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar is a more economical choice.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried mint has a longer shelf life, and parsley is often less expensive.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric offers similar health benefits and is often more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

Scoop the watermelon into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare the dressing by combining water and sugar in a saucepan.

Add candy ginger to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium flame until the sugar is completely melted.

Remove from heat and let the syrup cool in the fridge, allowing the ginger to infuse.

Scoop the cantaloupe into bite-sized pieces, similar to the watermelon.

Scoop the musk melon into bite-sized pieces.

Once all the fruits are prepared, present them by taking a few pieces of musk melon, cantaloupe, and watermelon and placing them on skewers.

In a separate bowl, combine the remaining fruit with fresh mint.

Crumble feta cheese over the mint and fruit mixture.

Zest a little lime over the fruit salad with feta.

Squeeze some lime juice over the fruit salad with the ginger-infused syrup.

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