Directions

• Cut melon in half lengthwise (from top to bottom), cut three
• 1/4-in.-thick slices from one half. Remove and discard rind and
• seeds; set slices aside for flower stem and leaves. Cover and
• refrigerate remaining melon for another use.
• For flower, place apple slices, peel side out, at the top of a large
• plate. Cut one strawberry into four slices; arrange on top of
• apples. Cut second berry into quarters; set aside for butterflies.
• Trim one melon slice to 1/2-in. width; position under flower for
• stem. Cut remaining melon slices into leaf shapes; place next to
• stem. Add mint for additional leaves if desired.
• Arrange butterflies on either side of flower. Place two orange slice
• halves, peel side together, to form wings. Place a strawberry
• quarter in the center of each set of wings for butterfly body (use
• remaining strawberry pieces of another use). Yield: 1 fruit plate.