Mediterranean Fruit Salad

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Mediterranean Fruit Salad -- Cooking the Mediterranean Way by Alison
Behnke in consultation with Anna and Lazaros Christoforides

A wealth of fresh fruit is one of the Mediterranean's greatest
treasures, and dessert in many of the region's countries can be as
simple as a bowl of berries or a fig plucked right from the family's
tree. This recipe is just a guideline - feel free to create your salad
in the true Mediterranean spirit by using your favorite fruits of the
season.

1 melon, such as honeydew or cantaloupe
2 pears
2 apples
2 oranges
1/2 lb strawberries
1 medium bunch of red or green grapes

1. Wash all fruit well
2. Cut honeydew or cantaloupe in half and scoop out seeds with a small
spoon. Slice melon, pears and apples into bite-sized pieces. Peel
oranges and divide into sections. Remove the green top and center core
from the strawberries and cut in half. Remove grapes from stem.
3. Combine all fruit in a large bowl and mix gently.

For a Middle Eastern flavor, try sprinkling 1 or 2 tbsp finely chopped
almonds over fruit. Or for an Italian taste, toss fruit with 3 tbsp
lemon juice and 1 tbsp sugar. For a Greek or Turkish flare, add 1 tsp
cinnamon and 1 tbsp honey

Prep time: 15 minutes
Serve 4 - 6