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simple salad consisting of cut watermelon, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. the recipe called for raspberries and grapes as well, which i didn't have on hand. so satisfying for a summer day.

Minty Watermelon Salad

Minty syrup:

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Fruit salad:

1 medium watermelon, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 pt. raspberries

1 pt. blueberries

1 pt. strawberries, hulled and halved

2 cups halved seedless grapes

fresh mint leaves

1. In a small saucepan combine sugar, 1/4 cup water, mint and ginger. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Set aside to cool.

2. Place watermelon, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and grapes in a large bowl. Add syrup mixture and toss to coat.

3. Top with mint leaves and serve immediately.

this is one of the bowls i scored at the Obon Festival. kinda made for snacking on watermelon pieces, huh?