Rainbow Fruit Salad Medley

Name: Rainbow Fruit Salad Medley
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; 1/3 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 5 cups cubed cantaloupe; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 2 large firm bananas, sliced; 2 medium nectarines, peeled and sliced; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 2 cups halved seedless grapes

This fresh fruit medley makes a wonderful addition to the breakfast table. A few pinches of ground ginger and nutmeg put a flavorful twist on familiar tastes.

Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 cups cubed cantaloupe
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 large firm bananas, sliced
2 medium nectarines, peeled and sliced
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups halved seedless grapes

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 126 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.

Originally published as Rainbow Fruit Salad in Light & Tasty June/July 2001