FRENEMY Rainbow Salad

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FRENEMY Rainbow Salad


When a so-called friend hurts you, this fresh, colorful salad will make your spirit gay again.


2 cups red grapes
2 cups blueberries
1/2 honeydew melon, cubed
2 cups pineapple cubes
3 oranges, peeled, quartered, sliced
2 cups raspberries


Glaze:
2/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup white wine
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon zest


Arrange fruit on platter.


Simmer vinegar, sugar and wine in small sauce pot on high heat until syrupy and reduced to about 1/4 cup.  Stir in lemon juice and zest.  Let stand off heat 1 minute.  Strain and cool 15 minutes.  Drizzle glaze over fruit.


Tip:
Substitute green grapes or sliced kiwi for honeydew melon cubes.