RECIPE

Brazilian Melon Salad

Rec cred: Ruhana Ebrahim
Pic cred: @mama_taught_me_well

Ingredients:
½ spanspek (scooped/ diced)
½ sweet melon (scooped/ diced)
¼ watermelon (scooped/ diced)
½ pineapple (scooped/ diced)

Dressing:
3 limes (juiced & zest grated)
3 slices watermelon (juiced)
¼ cup raw honey
Chopped mint

Method:
Toss altogether.

Note: I serve with soaked subja seeds as well.

*Variation: make a ginger syrup with fresh ginger.

Ginger Syrup
¼ cup sugar
⅓ cup water
¼ cup lime juice (3 limes)
1 inch ginger (cut in matchsticks)

Method:
Bring sugar, water and ginger to a boil in a pan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil until reduced by half and syrupy, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice. Pour into a container with fruit and refrigerate until chilled.

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