Shaved Melon Salad with Mint Sugar

• 1/2 (about 1 pound) small seedless watermelon (see Cooks Note)
• 1/2 (about 1 pound) honeydew melon (see Cooks Note), seeds removed
• 1/2 (about 1 pound) cantaloupe melon (see Cooks Note), seeds removed
• 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, plus mint sprigs, for garnish
• 1/2 cup turbinado or other coarse sugar

1. Cut each melon lengthwise into 1-inch-wide slices.
2. Hold the melon slices at the peel end and, using a sharp vegetable peeler, shave the melon flesh in long ribbons into a large serving bowl.
3. In a small bowl, combine the mint leaves and sugar.
4. Add the mint sugar to the shaved melon and gently toss.
5. Arrange the melon salad on individual salad plates.
6. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and serve.
7. The melons are easiest to shave into ribbons when they are slightly underripe and chilled.

watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, mint, turbinado

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/shaved-melon-salad-with-mint-sugar-386921 (may not work)