Melon, Berry, And Pear Salad With Cayenne-Lemon-Mint Syrup

• Syrup
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• Salad
• 6 cups cubed cantaloupe (1-inch cubes)
• 6 cups cubed honeydew melon (1-inch cubes)
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 cups quartered fresh strawberries
• 1 1/2 cups cubed ripe pears (1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1. To make syrup: combine the first 5 syrup ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Cook 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly syrupy.
3. Remove pan from heat; stir in 1/4 cup mint and lemon rind; let stand 30 minutes.
4. Strain syrup through a sieve into a bowl; throw away solids.
5. To make the salad: Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
6. Add syrup; toss gently to coat.
7. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/melon-berry-and-pear-salad-with-cayenne-lemon-mint-syrup-149601 (may not work)