Melon Salad

== Description ==
Most Zambian people always have a number of salads to compliment the meats. To serve, decorate with mint sprig. The salad is no exception. 
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup sugar
* 1½ cups water or fruit juice
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons vinegar
* 1 teaspoon ground ginger
* 4 spanspek (use cantaloupes if in the USA)
* ¼ watermelon
* salt, pepper
* 2 tablespoons muscadel or port
* mint, for serving 
== Directions ==
# In a small saucepan, place the sugar, water, lemon juice, vinegar, and ginger.
# Heat to a boiling, stirring well.
# Continue boiling for about 5 minutes, then strain.
# Syrup through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl.
# Cool.
# Meanwhile, de-seed the cantaloupes and watermelon.
# Using a melon baller, collect melon balls and place in a large bowl.
# Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then sprinkle on the muscatel.
# Toss gently.
# Pour syrup over balls and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
# To serve, decorate with mint sprig.
Category:Zambian Appetizers
Category:Zambian Salads
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:Cantaloupe Recipes
Category:Watermelon Recipes
Category:Muscat Recipes
Category:Port Recipes
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