Lemony Fruit Salad

Name: Lemony Fruit Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 4 medium apples, diced; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 large carrot, grated; 1/2 cup raisins; Lettuce leaves, optional

When I was a teenager, I did all the cooking for my family of 10. I came up with this recipe when I was partway through making a different salad and discovered I didn't have all the ingredients.

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
4 medium apples, diced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 large carrot, grated
1/2 cup raisins
Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

For dressing, combine the sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel and poppy seeds in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool.
In a large bowl, combine the apples, oranges, carrot and raisins. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.