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Friday, March 25, 2011

What's Cooking?

Fruit Salad for Lunch


I'm in a mood to lighten up so this weekend I'm doing fruits and veggies. I'm home alone..can cook or not as it moves me...so here's my hopeful little nod toward warmer weather approaching.


Of course it is loaded with vitamin C.


Strawberries and Kiwi fruit were both on sale today...and this will surely be even more delicious in summer when the Rocky Ford melons are in...


Blackberries or raspberries would be nice in here too!





Salad:
                Half a small cantaloupe cut into 3/4- inch chunks (about 2 cups)
                1 (16 ounce) container strawberries, quartered (about 3 cups)
                5 medium kiwis, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks (about 2 1/2 cups)
Dressing:
                3 tablespoons honey
                3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
                1 teaspoon lime zest
               garnish with fresh herb sprinkle...basil or whatever moves you...

Directions
Place all of the fruit into a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the honey, lime juice, zest, and mint. Right before serving, pour the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to combine.

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