WATERMELON FRUIT BOAT 
1 lg. oblong watermelon
1 cantaloupe
1 honeydew melon
2 peaches
1 c. strawberry halves
2 c. grapes
2 kiwi fruit (optional)

Cut top third lengthwise from watermelon; cover and refrigerate to use as desired. Scoop balls from larger section of watermelon. Remove seeds; cover balls and refrigerate. Scoop remaining pulp from watermelon with large spoon to form shell. (For decorative edge on shell, cut a scalloped or saw-toothed design.) Drain shell. Cut thin slice from bottom of shell to keep it from tipping over; refrigerate.

Scoop melon balls from cantaloupe and honeydew. Mix together; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, slice peaches. Drain melon balls. Mix all fruit in large bowl; drizzle with Honey Lime Dressing. Spoon fruit into watermelon shell, and garnish with mint, if desired. Serve immediately. Yields: 20 servings.

HONEY LIME DRESSING:

3/4 c. plain yogurt
2 tbsp. lime juice
1/4 c. honey
1/4 tsp. lime peel, grated

Mixing all ingredients together. Drizzle over top.

 

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