Fruit Salad Sunburst

Name: Fruit Salad Sunburst
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3/4 cup pineapple juice; 2 to 3 kiwifruit; 1 pint blueberries; 3 medium firm bananas, halved widthwise and lengthwise; 1 medium navel orange, sliced and quartered; 3 large strawberries, quartered

A plate of colorful fruits also took on a fresh look for my sunflower theme. This "floral" arrangement has a light pineapple dressing that I like a lot. Even my younger brother said it was "pretty good"! —Holly Joyce Jackson, Minnesota

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup pineapple juice
2 to 3 kiwifruit
1 pint blueberries
3 medium firm bananas, halved widthwise and lengthwise
1 medium navel orange, sliced and quartered
3 large strawberries, quartered

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and pineapple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Cool.
Cut the end off one kiwi; place cut side down in the center of a large round platter. Place blueberries evenly around kiwi. Cut remaining kiwi into 1/8-in. slices; place around edge of plate.
Place bananas in a spoke pattern over blueberries. Arrange oranges over bananas and around center kiwi, overlapping slightly. Place strawberries between bananas. Drizzle with pineapple dressing.