Tomatoes, sweet onions, and cucumbers shine in a balsamic vinaigrette for a cool and refreshing salad. You may serve this over greens if you wish, but it's delicious just as is. Plan ahead for the vegetables to marinate and chill a couple of hours before serving.

• Summer Balsamic Tomato Vegetable Salad Recipe
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Honeydew melons are the perfect fruit for this attractive party bowl because of their creamy yellow color and thin skin. Learn how to cut decorative flowers into the side of the honeydew and stain with food coloring for an elegant but easy edible party decoration or centerpiece. Simply follow these easy step-by-step instructions and fill with your favorite fruit salad or dip recipe.

• Make a Honeydew Melon Fruit Basket Party Decoration
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