Sweet And Salty Melon Salad With Lemongrass Vinaigrette

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Steps

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To make a dressing , combine sugar , water , ginger , lemongrass , and lime leaves in a medium saucepan.

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Bring to a simmer , stirring to dissolve the sugar.

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Immediately remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

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Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl.

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Add the lemon juice , lime juice , fish sauce , and chile , and mix well.

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Let cool to room temperature.

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Using a potato peeler or sharp knife , remove the green rind from the watermelon.

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Cut away the white flesh and thinly slice it.

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Cut the red flesh into large dice and place in a large bowl , along with the slices of white.

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Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew into large dice and add to the watermelon.

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Add the lemon zest and basil leaves.

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Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and let stand for at least 10 minutes , but no longer than 2 hours.

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Garnish with the peanuts just before serving.

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Ingredients

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sugar, water, fresh gingerroot, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, thai fish sauce, red fresno chile, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, lemon, zest of, basil leaves, peanuts