FRUITY SANGRIA SALAD

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Here's a lovely and refreshing medley of fruits for any warm summer day. -Corvilia Thykkuttathil, Renton, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup white wine or white grape juice
1 medium lime, peeled and quartered
3 tablespoons honey
2 peeled fresh gingerroot slices (1/2 inch each)
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
3 medium Granny Smith apples, cubed
2 medium nectarines, cubed
1 tablespoon lime juice
2-1/2 cups green grapes
2 cups cubed honeydew melon
2 cups cubed cantaloupe
Whipped topping

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, wine, lime, honey, ginger and lime zest. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove and discard lime and gingerroot. Cool syrup completely., In a large bowl, combine apples and nectarines. Add lime juice; toss gently to coat. Stir in the grapes, honeydew and cantaloupe. Drizzle with syrup and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon. Garnish with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges