Fresh Fruit with Balsamic Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This colorful fruit platter always looks beautiful on our Christmas dinner table, writes Mari Day of Suamico, Wisconsin. The light dressing is a nice complement to the fun assortment of winter fruits—it really lets their natural goodness come through. Ingredients:
1/4 cup orange juice |
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons water |
1 tablespoon honey |
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
red leaf lettuce |
2 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned |
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned |
2 medium pears, sliced |
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained |
1 cup seedless grapes |
Directions:
1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Line a platter with lettuce. Arrange fruit over lettuce; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings. |
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