LEMONY FRUIT SALAD

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When I was a teenager, I did all the cooking for my family of 10. I came up with this recipe when I was partway through making a different salad and discovered I didn't have all the ingredients.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
4 medium apples, diced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 large carrot, grated
1/2 cup raisins
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • For dressing, combine the sugar, lemon juice, zest and poppy seeds in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool., In a large bowl, combine the apples, oranges, carrot and raisins. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Bwayisak Tanko
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This fruit salad is the perfect healthy snack.


Noel Kazembe
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This fruit salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit.


JOSHM KAHN
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I've tried many fruit salad recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Jess
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This fruit salad is the perfect make-ahead dish. I can make it the night before and it's still delicious the next day.


Fre Hiwot
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I love how customizable this fruit salad is. I can add or remove fruits depending on what I have on hand.


Amanda Ramsumair
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This fruit salad is a great way to get my kids to eat their fruit.


0tr
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I've made this fruit salad for my family and friends many times and they always rave about it.


Tanzila Nupur
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This fruit salad is the perfect summer party dish. It's light, refreshing, and everyone loves it.


Emdadul Islam
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I love how easy it is to make this fruit salad. I can have it ready in just a few minutes.


Noman jani Jani
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This fruit salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect way to start my day.


Kenny Packer
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I've never been a big fan of fruit salad, but this recipe changed my mind.


Mohammad Akayid Hosshen
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This fruit salad is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


unO reveverse
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I love the zesty flavor of the lemon dressing.


Dastu Bakar
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This fruit salad is so versatile. I've used different fruits each time I've made it and it's always delicious.


Aisha Malik
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I've made this fruit salad several times now and it's always a winner.


Sugar Cane
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I love how refreshing this fruit salad is. It's the perfect summer dish.


Namata Sophia
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.


Daud Daudkhan
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Afroja Islam Lamiya
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This fruit salad was a real treat! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the lemon dressing really brought it all together.


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