GRAPE AND MELON SALAD FOR FIFTY PLUS

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This is a refreshing fruit salad with a light citrus dressing that will be a hit on any buffet or potluck menu. Simple to make, and delicious to eat-this needs to chill for at least an hour before serving. This recipe will serve 50 to 54 people.

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 54 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 watermelon
3 honeydew melon
3 cantaloupe
1 1/2 lbs green seedless grapes
1 1/2 lbs red seedless grapes
3 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Cut all melon flesh into cubes, or use a melon baller.
  • Combine sugar and all fruit juices, then pour over fruit, tossing to coat.
  • Cover and chill for at least one hour, and use a slotted spoon when serving.
  • Serving suggestion: Instead of serving the fruit salad out of a regular bowl, try cutting the watermelon in half length-wise, remove flesh as instructed above, then use the empty'shell' as the serving bowl for the finished fruit salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 19.2, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 28.6, Protein 1.4

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