Red and Green Fruit Salad with Mint Syrup

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Pre-Notes

If pomegranates are not in season, just omit them!

Ingredients

Mint Syrup

1. 1/2 c sugar
2. 1/2 c fresh mint

Salad

3. 2 quarts strawberries, halved or quartered
4. 1/2 honeydow melon, peeled, seeded and chopped
5. 1 c red grapes, halved
6. 1 c green grapes, halved
7. 4 kiwis, peeled and cut into half moons
8. 1/3 c pomegranate seeds

Instructions

Mint Syrup

1. Bring the sugar and 1/2 c water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Remove from the heat and add the mint.
3. Let steep until the syrup cools, 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Pour syrup through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the mint.
5. Refrigerate in a covered container until ready to serve.

Salad

1. Combine strawberries, melon, grapes, kiwis, and pomegranite seeds in a large bowl and toss to combine.
2. When ready to serve, drizzle the fruit with the mint syrup and gently toss to coat.