Mojito Melon Salad

The mint dressing complements all kinds of fruit.

Fruit salad is always a healthy treat.  This recipe adds a new twist - mint - to turn that traditional fruit salad into a dish that will really stand out.

Ingredients

1/2 cantaloupe

1/2 honeydew melon

1 lb strawberries
1 Tbsp dried mint

2 limes

.75 oz fresh mint

1/2 c agave nectar
1/2 c ice cubes

Make-Ahead Preparation

• Cut fruit (except limes) into chunks.  Flash freeze.  Transfer to airtight freezer container, add dried mint, and seal.  Tip:  If making this recipe to serve same-day, chop 10-20 fresh mint leaves and mix in with fruit, instead of using dried mint.
• Juice limes; strain juice.
• Rinse mint; separate leaves from stalks, and discard stalks. 
• In a deep glass or metal bowl or martini shaker, combine lime juice, mint leaves, and ice.  Muddle mint leaves well.
• Strain, and discard mint pulp.  Add agave, mixing well.  Place the mint dressing in freezer container or bag and freeze.  

To Serve

• Thaw fruit and mint dressing.
• Pour mint dressing over fruit.  Mix and serve.

Whether it's served as a breakfast, brunch, side dish, dessert, or snack, this salad is a simple way to not only keep that fruit fresh for weeks to come, but to also give it some pizazz. Go ahead, bring this to your next potluck - the other guests will be buzzing!

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