Fruity Sangria Salad

Source:  Better Recipes
Link:  http://healthy.betterrecipes.com/fruity-sangria-salad.html

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Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

2 cups	Cubed Honeydew Melon
2 cups	Cubed Cantaloupe Melon
2	Nectarines, (peeled, if desired) pitted and sliced
3	Medium Granny Smith Apple, cored and diced
2½ cups	Seedless Green Grapes
1 Tbsp	Lemon Juice
1 cup	Reduced-calorie Whipped Topping
1 tsp	Grated Lime Zest
	Simple Syrup:
	1" Piece Fresh Gingerroot, peeled
1	Regular Lime, quartered
⅓ cup	Splenda Non-calorie Sweetener
1¼ cups	Water
½ cup	White Wine or Sparkling White Wine

Directions:

Prepare simple syrup (below) and let cool.
In large bowl combine melon cubes, nectarines, apples, grapes and lemon juice. Pour cooled syrup over fruit and stir lightly to combine. Chill for 1-2 hours. Serve in bowls with a dollop of reduced-calorie whipped topping and lime zest.

Simple syrup:

Combine all ingredients in non-reactive saucepan. Over medium heat, stir until sweetener is dissolved, about 3-4 minutes. Discard ginger and limes. Let cool and set aside.