Summer Fruit with Wine and Mint

July 08, 2013

Let me start out by saying, I do not like cantaloupe. There has just always been something about it that does not appeal to me. I don't know if it's the flavor or the texture, or what. HOWEVER, when you marinate cantaloupe with wine and mint, I suddenly become a big fan! You can pretty much hand me anything marinated in wine and I would like it. Old shoe, anyone? Enjoy this delicious and easy summer fruit salad that is a fantastic twist on an old favorite!

1 1/4 c. dry white wine
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 ripe cantaloupe, halved, seeded and cut into 3/4" cubes
8 oz. fresh strawberries, quartered
1 c. seedless green grapes, halved lengthwise
1 T. chopped fresh mint leaves

Bring the wine and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Combine the chopped cantaloupe, strawberries, grapes and mint in a...
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Nutritions

Calories
519

Sodium
203mg
8% DV

Fat
26g
41% DV

Protein
14g
28% DV

Carbs
58g
20% DV

Fiber
9g
36% DV

Vegetarian