Fruit Salad Basket

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   Lay a dampened dish towel on a counter or table and place melon on top to prevent it from rolling.

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   With a water soluble marker, draw outline of basket onto melon, making sure the handle is at

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   least 1 1/4 inches wide.

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   Using a large sharp knife, carefully cut melon along marker line.

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   Remove excess rind and set aside.

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   With a melon baller, scoop out all the watermelon flesh and place in a large glass or ceramic bowl; set aside.

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   With a vegetable peeler, even out scalloped edges of watermelon.

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   Cover watermelon basket with clear plastic wrap and set aside. With a melon baller, scoop out flesh from cantaloupes and honeydews.

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   In a large bowl, combine sugar, lime juice, lemon juice and lime peel.

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    Stir well.

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    Add all melon balls, strawberries and grapes; toss to combine.

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    Allow fruit to chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

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    Just before serving, transfer fruit salad to watermelon basket.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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