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Three Citrus Mint Dressing on Seasonal Fresh Fruits

Three Citrus Mint Dressing on Seasonal Fresh Fruits
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Three Citrus Mint Dressing on Seasonal Fresh Fruits

This light and zesty dressing enhances fresh seasonal fruit like a mint pesto. The canola oil only enhances the mint without distracting from its flavor.

 

This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by CanolaInfo.

Ingredients

Servings  16  

  • 8 cups sliced fresh seasonal fruits (melon and berries)
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup mint leaves (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

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  1. In large bowl, combine fruit. Set aside.
  2. In small saucepan, heat oil on low to about 120 °F or until just heated. Turn off flame and add chopped mint. (It may sizzle.) Let sit to infuse for 1 hour and to cool down.
  3. In food processor bowl fitted with metal blade, process orange, lemon and lime juice. Add canola oil/mint mixture and process until fine, about 45 seconds. Toss over fruit with poppy seeds. Stir to evenly coat. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Three Citrus Mint Dressing on Seasonal Fresh Fruits
CaloriesCalories
90 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
1g Per Serving
FiberFiber
2g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 90
Total Fat 7.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 5 mg
Total Carbohydrate 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 1 g

Dietary Exchanges
1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat

This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by CanolaInfo.

This light and zesty dressing enhances fresh seasonal fruit like a mint pesto. The canola oil only enhances the mint without distracting from its flavor.

 

This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by CanolaInfo.

Nutrition Facts

Three Citrus Mint Dressing on Seasonal Fresh Fruits
CaloriesCalories
90 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
1g Per Serving
FiberFiber
2g Per Serving
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Calories 90
Total Fat 7.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 5 mg
Total Carbohydrate 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 1 g

Dietary Exchanges
1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat

Ingredients

Servings  16  

  • 8 cups sliced fresh seasonal fruits (melon and berries)
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup mint leaves (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. In large bowl, combine fruit. Set aside.
  2. In small saucepan, heat oil on low to about 120 °F or until just heated. Turn off flame and add chopped mint. (It may sizzle.) Let sit to infuse for 1 hour and to cool down.
  3. In food processor bowl fitted with metal blade, process orange, lemon and lime juice. Add canola oil/mint mixture and process until fine, about 45 seconds. Toss over fruit with poppy seeds. Stir to evenly coat. Serve.
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