MACEDONIAN SALAD
Instructions:
- 1 lemon, brought to room temperature
- 1 cup cubed peaches or nectarines
- 1 cup strawberries, halved, or other berries
- 1 cup seedless grapes (green, red, or a combination)
- 1 cup melon cubes or balls (cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon)
- ¼ cup sugar (optional, but it brings out the juice)
- ½ cup red wine (try a Zinfandel for a rich, peppery effect, a Pinot Noir for a lighter, flowery taste) or 2 tablespoons liqueur (Grand Marnier, kirsch, or amaretto are all good choices) or ½ cup orange juice
- Roll the lemon gently on the counter, then cut into quarters. Set aside.
- Combine the remaining fruit gently in a large bowl and immediately squeeze each lemon quarter over the fruit, stirring gently to keep the fruit from breaking or getting mashed.
- Sprinkle with the sugar, then drizzle with the wine, liqueur, or orange juice. Toss gently.
- Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes (not more than 1 hour), then serve.
- Serves 6.