Recipe:

Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

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Serves 4 to 6

Combining tropical papaya and kiwi with fresh berries and melon makes this fruit salad just right for a nutrient-rich dessert or a wonderful breakfast along with whole grain pancakes. The fat-free dressing of honeydew melon, citrus, honey, poppy seeds and a touch of ginger and cinnamon perfectly complements the sweet, fresh fruit.  

Ingredients

2 cups chopped papaya
2 cups chopped cantaloupe
1 cup blueberries
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 kiwi fruits, peeled and chopped
1 medium banana, sliced
1 cup chopped honeydew
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh citrus juice (lemon, lime or grapefruit)
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
1 to 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of ground ginger (optional)

Method

Put papaya, cantaloupe, blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, and bananas into a large bowl and set aside.
Put honeydew, juice, honey, poppy seeds, cinnamon, and ginger into a blender and puree until smooth to make a dressing. Transfer dressing to bowl with fruit and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for a couple of hours before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 10oz/286g-wt.): 150 calories (10 from fat), 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 37g total carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 25g sugar), 2g protein

Tags: Quick and Easy, No Cook, Make Ahead, Family Friendly, Cooking with Kids, American, Wheat Free, Vegetarian, Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Fiber, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

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