Fire and Ice Melon Salad

Ingredients 

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 1/2 watermelon or Athena melon or both
  • 6 oz. prosciutto
  • 4 oz. feta cheese
  • sea salt to taste (start with 1 teaspoon)
     

Technique

In small sauce pan combine honey and wine; heat slightly until the honey dissolves. Add peppers and chili powder, cayenne. Mix until incorporated and let cool. Stir in lime juice and mint. Peel and dice melons. On a platter, place melon, feta, peppers and prosciutto. Drizzle with syrup. Garnish with mint or basil. 

Serves 8 - 10