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Fresh Fruit with Balsamic Vinaigrette

By: Marie Day

"'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.'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
red leaf lettuce
2 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
2 medium pears, sliced
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup seedless grapes

Directions

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.

Footnotes

When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 191 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 102 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1-1/2 fat.