Minted Melon Salad 

Source: Food Geeks

Servings: 12 

Ingredients: 

1 cup water 
3/4 cup sugar 
3 tbsp. lime juice 
1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh mint 
3/4 tsp. aniseed 
1 pinch salt 
5 cups cubed watermelon 
3 cups cubed cantaloupe 
3 cups cubed honeydew melon 
2 cups sliced peaches 
1 cup fresh blueberries 
Instructions: 

In a small saucepan, bring the first six ingredients to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat. Cover and cool syrup completely. Combine the fruit in a large bowl; add syrup and stir to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain before serving.