Watermelon Fruit Salad Boat
Ingredients
1 ripe oval watermelon
1 honeydew melon
1 (No.2) 1/2 can fruit cocktail
3 oranges, peeled and sectioned
3-1/2 cups pineapple chunks, drained
1 quart strawberries, fresh or frozen
1 medium-sized ripe cantaloupe
Instructions
1)Cut watermelon lengthwise, using about three-fourths of melon for boat.
2)Cut the edges carefully in large angles about 1 inch deep to form a zig-zag pattern.
3)Scoop out as many balls as possible from seedless pulp.
4)Scoop out remaining pulp; turn melon upside down to drain.
5)Chill melon in refrigerator. Scoop out balls from other melons.
6)Drain fruit cocktail: prepare strawberries.
7)Mix fruit in large bowl very gently.
Remove melon boat from refrigerator; wipe out remaining moisture.
8)Pile fruit lightly into melon boat and chill until time to serve.
Yield: 15 servings.
