Honey Lime Fruit Toss

Name: Honey Lime Fruit Toss
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest

A tongue-tickling lime dressing complements the fruit in this refreshing and versatile medley. Angela Oelschlaeger of Tonganoxie, Kansas suggests you serve it at breakfast or as a summery side dish. It looks beautiful on a salad buffet as well.

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest

Directions

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set juice aside. In a bowl, combine the pineapple, mandarin oranges, strawberries, bananas and kiwi.
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, honey, lime zest and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over fruit; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 133 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.

Originally published as Honey Lime Fruit Toss in Light & Tasty April/May 2004