Name: Sugared Melon With Cardamom and Mint
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped cantaloupe (from 1 small [3 1/2-pound] peeled and seeded cantaloupe); 4 cups chopped honeydew melon (from 1 small [3 1/2-pound] peeled and seeded honeydew); 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 cardamom pods, smashed, husks discarded; 2 tablespoons torn fresh mint; Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)

Ingredients

4 cups chopped cantaloupe (from 1 small [3 1/2-pound] peeled and seeded cantaloupe)
4 cups chopped honeydew melon (from 1 small [3 1/2-pound] peeled and seeded honeydew)
2 teaspoons turbinado sugar
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cardamom pods, smashed, husks discarded
2 tablespoons torn fresh mint
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)

Steps

Toss together cantaloupe, honeydew, sugar, salt, and cardamom in a large bowl. Stir gently until melon is evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until melon has started to release juices and flavors have married, at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
Sprinkle melon mixture with mint. The melon is great on its own, but feel free to add a dollop of fresh whipped cream or a good-quality vanilla ice cream, if desired.