Asian Fruit Salad with Papaya-Mint Sauce
Reprinted from lycheesonline.com
1/2 large cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1/2 large pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 11-ounce can peeled whole lychees in heavy syrup, drained, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup sweetened shredded or flaked coconut, toasted
Fresh mint sprigs
Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
Papaya-Mint Sauce:
1 large papaya, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons fructose sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
Puree all ingredients in processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
To Serve: Spoon fruit into 6 small bowls or goblets. Drizzle Papaya-Mint Sauce over fruit. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish with mint.
Lychee-Orange Salad
Reprinted from lycheesonline.com
1 head of Boston or bibb lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup fresh or canned lychees
1 orange, peeled and cut into 1″ pieces
1 Tbsp Lychee Vinegar
2 thin slices of red onion, separated into rings
2 Tbsp reduced-fat chicken broth
1 Tbsp orange juice
1 tsp olive oil
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, oranges, lychees and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the broth, vinegar, juice and oil. Pour the dressing over the lettuce mixture, then toss gently until all ingredients are coated with dressing. Servings: 4
Fruit and Spinach Salad
1 large red delicious apple, cored & chopped
1 pkg. (10 oz.) washed fresh spinach, torn in bite-size pieces
4 green onions, sliced
1 med. pear, cored & chopped
Combine above ingredients & toss with a fruited fat-free vinaigrette dressing. 8 servings
Sorry, Tom! I’m not stuck on mint in fresh salad. LOL. My favourite way to eat fresh fruit salad is with dressing made with coconut milk, yogurt and chia seeds. It’s so good!