Title: Sunny Fruit Fiesta
Categories: Dessert Fruit Salad
Yield: 6 Servings

1		Cantaloupe melon, halved and seeded
1/2		Honeydew melon, seeded
1/4	c	Superfine or granulated sugar
1/4	c	Fresh lime juice
2	tb	Fresh lemon juice
1	tb	Orange-flavored liqueur (optional)
1 1/2	ts	Grated lime peel
1	c	Sliced fresh strawberries
1	c	Black or red seedless grapes

1. Using a melon baller, scoop flesh from cantaloupe and honeydew into balls; set aside.

2. In a large glass or ceramic bowl, combine the sugar, lime juice, lemon juice orange liqueur, and lime peel. Stir well to dissolve sugar. Add the cantaloupe and honeydew balls, strawberries, and grapes. Toss gently to combine.

3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refridgerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors, stirring once or twice.

4. Spoon the fruit mixture into serving bowls or the hollowed-out melon halves, dividing evenly. Serve immediately.

Typed by Fred Ball

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