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.
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Nutrition Facts
Three Citrus Mint Dressing on Seasonal Fresh Fruits
Calories
90 Per ServingProtein
1g Per ServingFiber
2g Per ServingNutrition Facts
Calories | 90 | |
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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
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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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In large bowl, combine fruit. Set aside. -
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. -
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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