This can be a great dish all year round, if you choose the best fruits available. The addition of mint adds a bright, refreshing flavor to the sweetness of the fruit.

Ingredients

　　1 1/2 cups strawberries, cleaned and quartered

　　3/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks

　　1 cup apples, cored and cut into chunks

　　1 pint blackberries, cleaned

　　1/4 chopped finely cup mint

　　In a mixing bowl, combine the cut fruit and toss. Add the fresh mint and stir gently. Serve in parfait dishes or small bowls.

　　Reprinted with permission from Simple Stunning Parties at Home by Karen Busen. © 2009 Stewart, Tabori & Chang