LEMONY FRUIT SALAD

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A fresh and delicious fruit salad with a tangy lemon sauce. From The Vegetarian Gourmet's Easy Low-Fat Favorites.

Provided by Winnipeg Mel

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups cut-up fruit (use a variety of fruit -- whatever is in season)
1 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine fruit in a bowl.
  • Use a mixture of fruit-- about 1/2 cup of each.
  • For example: cut-up peaches, apricots, apples, melon, orange segments, blueberries, halved seedless grapes, quartered strawberries, etc.
  • Combine water, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
  • Stir to dissolve cornstarch.
  • Over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Cook and stir for 1 minute longer.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add lemon zest and vanilla.
  • Allow sauce to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over fruit.
  • Mix well.
  • Chill in fridge until serving time.

christine kimbrough
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light, refreshing, and easy to transport.


Mercedes Duran
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal fruits.


Shahzab All
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits. It's also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences.


Segun Greatest
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This salad is very refreshing and healthy, but it's not very flavorful. I think it would be better with some added spices, like cinnamon or nutmeg.


Shadia akhi
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it would be better with some added sweetener, like honey or sugar.


Blake Martin
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This salad is a bit too sour for my taste. I think I'll try using less lemon juice next time.


Ace Levanda
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some grapes, strawberries, and blueberries that were about to go bad, so I threw them all together with some lemon dressing and it was delicious!


Happiness Peter
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I was a bit skeptical about this salad at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The lemon dressing is amazing and really brings out the flavor of the fruits. I will definitely be making this again.


Prince joshu thomas
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This salad is so easy to make and so versatile. I've made it with all sorts of different fruits, and it's always delicious. It's the perfect dish for a quick and healthy snack or side dish.


Lucy Ward
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the bright and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Manifested by Zan
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious treat! The combination of fruits and lemon dressing was perfect. I especially loved the addition of mint, which added a nice pop of flavor.


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