Shelly's Recipe

RUM MELON SALAD

Category: Dessert Salads

2 cups watermelon balls
2 cups cantaloupe balls
2 cups honeydew balls
1 tbsp dark rum
3 garlic cloves, minced
31/2 tbsps brown sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
3 Serrano chilies, stems removed and thinly sliced with seeds
1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tbsps slivered almonds, toasted
cilantro leaves for garnish

In a medium mixing bowl, mix rum, garlic, brown sugar, lime juice, chilies and lemon zest. Roughly chop almonds and add to rum mixture. Add melon balls and toss gently to coat. Allow to chill in refrigerator about 20 minutes. Serve in carved watermelon basket or glass bowl. Garnish with whole cilantro leaves. Serves 6