Bon Appétit

Salted and Spiced Melon

ByAlison Roman

June 16, 2015

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The musky-sweet flavor of melon also takes well to red pepper flakes and cracked black pepper.

Ingredients

8 Servings

2 pounds mixed melons (such as cantaloupe, Charentais, or honeydew), cut into 1" wedges

1 lemon, halved

2 tablespoons flaky sea salt

2 tablespoons smoked sea salt

1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper

1 tablespoon crushed pink peppercorns

1 tablespoon sumac

Arrange melons on a platter and squeeze lemon over. Place salts and spices in separate small bowls or ramekins and serve with melons for sprinkling over.

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Tags Dessert Fruit Dessert Honeydew Melon Fruit Cantaloupe Aleppo-Style Pepper Herbs & Spices Snack Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick Easy Summer Bon Appétit

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