Melon Salad

Description
Most Zambian people always have a number of salads to compliment the meats. To serve, decorate with mint sprig. The melon satad is no exception.

Ingredients
1 cup sugar 1-1/2 cups water or fruit juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 4 Spanspek (Use cantaloupes if in the USA) 1/4 watermelon Salt, pepper 2 tablespoons muscadel or port Mint, for serving

Directions
In a small saucepan, place the sugar, water, lemon juice, vinegar, and ginger. Heat to a boiling, stirring well. Continue boiling for about 5 minutes, then strain syrup through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl. Cool. Meanwhile, de-seed the cantaloupes and watermelon. Using a melon baller, collect balls and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then sprinkle on the muscatel. Toss gently. Pour syrup over melon balls and refrigerate for several hours before serving. To serve, decorate with mint sprig.