NECTARINE FRUIT SALAD WITH LIME SPICE DRESSING

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This fruit salad with lime dressing is extra special. It's a crowd pleaser as a side dish or as a light and healthy way to end an outdoor meal with friends. Mix and match fruit with what's in season. -Paula Hudson, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 medium nectarines, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
2 cups seedless red grapes
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Place nectarines, grapes and mint in a large bowl. Drizzle with honey mixture; stir gently. Refrigerate, covered, 1-2 hours. For topping, mix mascarpone, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Serve fruit salad with topping, pistachios and additional mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

sumayyah abubakr wazir
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This is the best fruit salad I've ever had! The fruit is so fresh and juicy, and the lime-spice dressing is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Bithi Akther
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I'm always looking for new fruit salad recipes and this one is a keeper. The lime-spice dressing is so flavorful and it really enhances the flavor of the fruit.


Michael Carr
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This fruit salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Janet Blue
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I'm not a huge fan of fruit salad, but this one is really good. The lime-spice dressing is what makes it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Regillio Nijbroek
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This fruit salad is the perfect way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a few nectarines and berries that need to be used up, and this salad is the perfect way to do it.


JM Media24
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I love that this fruit salad is so versatile. You can add or remove fruits depending on what you have on hand. I also like that the dressing is made with simple ingredients that I always have in my pantry.


Zico Poi
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This is my go-to fruit salad recipe. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks. The lime-spice dressing is what really makes this salad special.


Spooks_toyou
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I made this fruit salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. The dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Bilal nasir
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This fruit salad is perfect for summer. It's so refreshing and light. The lime-spice dressing is a great way to add a little something extra. I highly recommend this recipe.


Manik Manik khan
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit salad, but this one is amazing! The lime-spice dressing is so flavorful and it really brings out the sweetness of the fruit. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajib Mia
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This fruit salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of nectarines, berries, and citrus. The lime-spice dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Md Suhag
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I made this fruit salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The dressing was especially popular. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Nishat
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This is the best fruit salad I've ever had! The nectarines were perfectly ripe and the lime-spice dressing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mariejoy Asuncion
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I love this fruit salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The lime-spice dressing is a great way to add a little zest to the fruit. I also like that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove fruits depending on what you have on hand.


Tuneblasta
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This nectarine fruit salad was a hit at my summer BBQ! The lime-spice dressing was the perfect complement to the sweet nectarines and juicy berries. Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe.