Summer Salad

So.....wondering what to bring to the office picnic, family reunion or your friends bbq? How about something light and healthy like a fruit salad. I found a great recipe on About.com that is easy to prepare and taste great!!

This fruit salad combines chopped peaches, strawberries, bananas, and red and green grapes, dressed with a simple fresh lime and pineapple juice dressing.

Ingredients:
6 peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
1 pound strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and sliced
1/2 pound seedless green grapes
1/2 pound seedless red grapes
3 bananas, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar, or less, to taste (can also use Equal or Splenda)

Dressing:
juice of one lime
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon ground ginger (cinnamon can be used instead)

Preparation:
Combine chopped and sliced fruits in a large serving bowl; toss gently. Sprinkle with sugar. Whisk together remaining ingredients in a small bowl or 1 cup measure. Pour dressing mixture over fruit and toss gently to combine. Cover and chill the fruit salad thoroughly before serving. This fruit salad recipe makes enough to serve about 10 to 12 people.

Enjoy!

Stiletto,

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