fresh cantaloupe & strawberry fruit salad

July 10th, 2009

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INGREDIENTS:

1 canataloupe,

fresh strawberries,

sprigs of fresh mint,

& sugar to taste

(Note: 1 cantaloupe & 6 strawberries is enough for about 3 small dessert bowls.)

The cantaloupe is ripe if, underneath the criss-cross, ropish, tan pattern of the rind, you see a more of an orangey color instead of mostly green, and it starts to have a sweet aroma. If it is still on the green, very hard side, you can just leave it out on the counter for a day or two until it ripens!

First, cut the cantaloupe in half & scoop out the seeds with a roundish spoon. Next, with your melon ball scooper, you can scoop out the orangey fruit…

…or with a knife, first cut the cantaloupe into wedges, carefully removing the rind, & then slice into rectangles.

Then, hull and slice a handful of strawberries & mix with the cantaloupe balls.

You may add sugar to taste…if the cantaloupe is very sweet & juicy, you may not need any! A dash of balsamic vinegar can be delicious to add a little tartness!

Finally, garnish with beautifully green & fragrant mint sprigs. (Mint grows just like wildfire, so it is easy to plant in a container or garden to have on hand!)