Amanda's Favorite Minty Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

• 1 medium watermelon, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 pint raspberries
• 1 pint blueberries
• 1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved
• 2 cups seedless grapes, halved
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• fresh mint leaves, to garnish if desired

Directions

1. 1

   Chunk watermelon, hull and half strawberries and half grapes.

2. 2

   For syrup: In small saucepan combine sugar, water, mint and ginger. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Set aside to cool.

3. 3

   Put all the fruit in a large bowl and add syrup mixture. Toss to coat.

4. 4

   Garnish with mint leaves and serve immediately.