Bing Cherry Salad with Melon and Mint

June 29th, 2010

Sweet, fresh cherries make this light, early summer salad equally perfect for a buffet lunch or part of a simple family meal. Use a Cherry Chomper from Poggi Bonsi so cherries are perfectly sliced without the mess.

1/2 small cantaloupe, seeds and skin removed, and cut into 1/2 cubes
1/4 honeydew melon, seed and skin removed, and cut into 1/2 cubes
1/4 cup minced fresh mint plus mint sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons Apicoltura Dr. Pescia Tuscan Acadia Honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups pitted, sliced fresh cherries
Juice of 2 limes

Put the cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and minced fresh mint in a bowl and turn several times. Put the honey in a bowl with the lemon juice and stir until the honey dissolves, a minute or two. Pour this over the melons and turn several times. Add the cherries, turning them in as well. Pour the lime juice over all, garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

 Serves 6

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