Margarita Fruit Salad

Note from Cheri: This diabetic friendly recipe was given to us by Marilyn Helton, author of our Diabetic Dining on Fabulous Foods column. Marilyn always says, "A diagnosis of diabetes does NOT have to be a culinary death sentence! Marilyn originally got this recipe from Light the Fire - Fiery Food with a Light New Attitude!, by Linda Matthie-Jacobs. While this is not a diabetic dining book, Marilyn has since figured the nutritional analysis.

Tequila Orange Liqueur Dressing: 3 T tequila 3 T orange-flavored liqueur (Triple Sec, Cointreau or Grand Marnier) 3 T orange marmalade juice of 1 lime, approximately 2 T Fruit Salad: 4 C fresh strawberries, sliced 4 oranges, peeled, sectioned, and cut in small pieces 1 small honeydew melon, rind and seeds removed, and cut in small pieces 1 small cantaloupe melon, rind and seeds removed and cut in small pieces

Serves 6 In a large bowl, mix together tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, orange marmalade and lime juice. Add strawberries, oranges, honeydew and cantaloupe. Stir to combine and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Per Serving: 207 Cal 1 g Fat 45 g Carbohydrate 5 g Dietary Fiber 00 mg Cholesterol 42 mg Sodium 44 mg Calcium Dietary Exchanges: 3 Fruit 1/2 Fat