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Fruit with Yogurt Sauce

By: Diane Hixon 
"'This citrus and spice sauce for fresh fruit is such a success that I had to share the recipe,' remarks Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida. It's terrific alongside fruit kabobs or tossed into a medley."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 (8 ounce) container reduced-fat lemon yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 4 large firm bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cantaloupe - peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon

Directions

  1. Place the water and raisins in a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, ginger, allspice and cardamom in another bowl. Drain raisins; stir into yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Toss bananas in lemon juice. Alternately thread fruit on wooden skewers or place in a serving bowl. Serve with yogurt sauce.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (with 2 tablespoons sauce) equals 170 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 47 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2009 by Sharon B   view full review
Just the suggestion of putting fresh fruit on a skewer makes this a 5 star recipe. The sauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by geekgirrl   view full review
I made a few modifications because I wanted a dressing for a fruit salad to take to brunch and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2008 by stephanie   view full review
im taking it in for a school project every friday we have to bring in a healthy snack and i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2007 by MAVILU   view full review
Mm, this is very good. Different, but good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by KRAEZDAY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very, very good. A nice change from the usual unhealthy fare I tote to potlucks!

 

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