Spicy-Sweet Melon Salad

Recipe from MyRecipes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 small jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cups cubed honeydew melon
• 2 cups cubed peeled cantaloupe

Preparation

1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; add pepper. Chill.
2. Combine sugar mixture, honeydew, and cantaloupe in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup)