Watermelon Fruit Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Toast the pistachios in a small nonstick pan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant.
  2. 2Add the honey and brown sugar to the pan with the pistachios and warm, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute, or until the brown sugar fully dissolves.
  3. 3Turn off the heat and stir in the lime zest and juice.
  4. 4Set the syrup aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  5. 5Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes.
  6. 6Cut the cantaloupe into 1-inch cubes after scooping out the seeds.
  7. 7Combine the watermelon and cantaloupe in a large, shallow serving bowl.
  8. 8Spoon the pistachio and honey syrup all over the melon.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup roughly chopped pistachios
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 2 large limes
  • 5 cups seedless watermelon cubes
  • 3 cups cantaloupe cubes

Equipment

small nonstick panwooden spoonknifecutting boardserving bowl

Tips

  • Serve this as a make-ahead salad for your Fourth of July cookout.
  • The syrup will soak into the melon like a dream.
  • Taste the syrup and add more honey if needed.
  • This is summer in a bowl and always a hit every single time!