Fresh Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

By á-5050

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 T poppy seeds
• 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cantaloupe, cut into 2 inch cubes
• 1/2 honeydew, cut into 2 inch cubes
• 2 pints strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 1 pint fresh blueberries
• Garnish: fresh mint leaves

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In the container of a blender, combine lemon juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard and salt; process until smooth

Remove center piece of blend lid. With blender running, add oil in a slow steady stream. Add poppy seeds, and process for 20 seconds. Store dressing in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 weeks. Before serving, let dressing stand to room temperature, whisk until blended.

In a large serving bowl, combine fruit, Drizzle desired amount of dressing over fruit, and gently toss to coat.


Garish with fresh mint if desired. Serve immediately.