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 ground red pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• Salad:
• 6 cups (1-inch) cubed cantaloupe
• 6 cups (1-inch) cubed honeydew melon
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 cups quartered fresh strawberries
• 1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed ripe pear (about 2 medium)
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. To prepare syrup, combine first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly syrupy. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup mint and rind. Let stand 30 minutes. Strain syrup through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
2. To prepare salad, combine cantaloupe and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add syrup; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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