Tequila-Lime Watermelon Salad with Queso Fresco

Instructions

Tequila-Lime Dressing:

1. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until syrup is slightly thickened. Remove from the heat.
2. Combine the lime juice, tequila and 1/3 cup syrup in a bowl. Add additional syrup, a tablespoon at a time, until desired sweetness.

Watermelon Fruit Salad:

1. Combine red onion and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine the mangoes, watermelon, pineapple, honeydew, cilantro and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl. Drain onion mixture and discard lime juice. Add onion to salad.
3. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over salad; toss to coat. Drizzle with additional dressing as desired. Save any leftover dressing for a different recipe. Gently stir in queso fresco. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.