Fruit Salad With Pepper (Yes Pepper) Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 bunches mint leaves
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 honeydew, cut into wedges
• 1 cantaloupe, cut into wedges
• 6 large peaches, sliced
• 4 cups strawberries, sliced
• 2 pints raspberries

Directions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, half of the mint leaves, the sugar, vinegar and pepper.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 4 t. water.

4. 4

   Stir into the saucepan and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Strain.

7. 7

   In a large bowl, toss the dressing with the fruit.

8. 8

   To with remaining mint leaves.