Strawberry Soup With Melon Balls Recipes

FLEUR DE SEL MELON SOUP WITH CHAMOMILE SORBET

Steps:

• To prepare the melon, cut melon in half and scrape out the seeds. Using a small Parisienne spoon or scoop, cut out 1/4-inch balls. Reserve to the side.
• To prepare the soup, combine the water and sugar in a pot, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the ginger, honey, lime zest, white wine, and lime juice and let cool. Pour over the melon balls and allow to marinate for 2 hours.
• To prepare the sorbet, combine the water, sugar, and glucose in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the chamomile tea bags and steep for 15 minutes. Strain, and run through an ice cream machine. Reserve in the freezer.
• To serve: In the center of each bowl, divide the melon balls evenly. Place 1 scoop of sorbet in the center of the melon. Pour the soup around the melon and garnish with mint leaves, half raspberries, and a sprinkle of fleur de sel.

STRAWBERRY WATERMELON SOUP

Steps:

• Add the melon and sugar to the container of a food processor or electric blender.
• Process until smooth and pureed; pour mixture into a large mixing bowl.
• Add berries to the container of a food processor or electric blender; process until smooth and pureed; pour into the bowl with the watermelon puree.
• Add the yogurt and lemon juice to the watermelon-strawberry puree; stir well to combine.
• Chill until ice cold.
• Serve in chilled bowls.
• Garnish with mint sprigs.

STRAWBERRY AND MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients until blended.
• Combine greens and fruit in large bowl.
• Top with dressing mixture; toss lightly. Top with sunflower kernels.

STRAWBERRY MELON FIZZ

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water and mint; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; allow to cool completely. Discard mint. , Combine strawberries and melon. Just before serving, fill tall glasses with fruit and drizzle each with 1 tablespoon syrup. Add ginger ale to each glass.

MELON BALL

Steps:

• Place ice, pineapple juice, schnapps, and vodka in a cocktail shaker. Place cap on the shaker, shake, and strain into a cordial or pony glass.

STRAWBERRY, MELON & GINGER SUNDAES

Steps:

• Gently mix the melon and strawberries together in a large bowl with a spoon or your hands, then pile half into four glass tumblers. Sprinkle with half the biscuit crumbs.
• Stir the chopped ginger and syrup into the yogurt and spoon into the tumblers. Pile the rest of the fruit on top, then scatter with the remaining crumbs.
• Sprinkle a teaspoon of muscovado sugar on top of each dessert and chill until ready to serve (up to 2 hours ahead) - the sugar will gradually melt to give a yummy toffee flavour.
• Take out of the fridge about 15 minutes before serving, so they are not too chilled.

MELON BALLS AND MARGARITA SYRUP

Steps:

• To make the margarita syrup; In a medium bowl, whisk together tequila, lime juice, Triple Sec, and simple syrup.
• Arrange the melon balls in a bowl or serving dishes. Drizzle with about 1/4 cup margarita syrup. Reserve remaining syrup for another use. Garnish with mint, and serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY-MELON SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, whisk together the lemon yogurt, honey, and lemon juice until smooth, and gently fold in the watermelon balls, cantaloupe balls, and strawberries. Toss to coat, and serve.