NECTARINE FRUIT SALAD WITH LIME SPICE DRESSING

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This fruit salad with lime dressing is extra special. It's a crowd pleaser as a side dish or as a light and healthy way to end an outdoor meal with friends. Mix and match fruit with what's in season. -Paula Hudson, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 medium nectarines, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
2 cups seedless red grapes
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Place nectarines, grapes and mint in a large bowl. Drizzle with honey mixture; stir gently. Refrigerate, covered, 1-2 hours. For topping, mix mascarpone, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Serve fruit salad with topping, pistachios and additional mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Kimberly Hall
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This was a really great recipe! The fruit salad was refreshing and flavorful, and the lime-spice dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Arthur “Angell” Sowash
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This was a disappointment. The dressing was too tart and overpowering, and the fruit was not as ripe as I would have liked.


Tariq Tiles Tips
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Made this last night with some fresh peaches and nectarines from the farmers market and it was a hit! I'm not usually a fan of fruit salads, but this one is definitely a keeper. The lime-spice dressing is the perfect complement to the sweetness of th


King Nil
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Mixed this up today on vacation, and it was a real treat. Will definitely put it into our rotation.


Chimeremma Nice
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This is the most divine thing I've put in my mouth in months. A perfect blend of not-too-sweet fruit and tart-sweet dressing. This recipe is one that we shall be turning to time and time again for everything from BBQs, summer picnics, and parties.