Asian Melon Salad Recipe

2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 fresh Serrano pepper, sliced very thin
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup roasted cashews
3 cups cantaloupe melon, peeled, seeded, julienned
1 tablespoon fish sauce - optional

 

Combine all the ingredients and serve with fish, poultry, pork, or beef.