A refreshing and vibrant salad perfect for any occasion, featuring a zesty citrus poppy seed dressing!
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
12 mandarin oranges, divided (for dressing and salad)
2 cups strawberries, sliced
5 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into bite-size chunks
3 mangoes, peeled, pitted, and cut into bite-size chunks
Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing:
1 medium lemon
1 lime
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon ginger paste, or grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions:
Prepare the Dressing:
Wash and dry the lemon, lime, and 2 mandarin oranges.
Zest the washed citrus fruits with a zester or fine grater and add the zest to a 1-cup measuring cup or small bowl.
Cut each zested fruit in half and squeeze the juice into the measuring cup. You should get about 1/2 cup of juice.
Add the honey, ginger, and poppy seeds to the juice mixture and whisk until combined. Set aside, or cover and refrigerate if serving more than one day later.
Prepare the Fruit:
Slice the strawberries and kiwi.
Section the remaining mandarin oranges.
Peel and core the pineapple, and peel and pit the mangoes, then cut both into bite-size chunks.
Place all the prepared fruit in a large bowl.
Combine and Serve:
Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss to coat evenly.
Refrigerate the fruit salad for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Additional Information:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Nutrition Facts: 150 calories, 38g carbs, 2g protein, 1g fat, 0g sat fat, 0mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 300mg potassium, 5g fiber, 30g sugar, 70% vitamin A, 150% vitamin C, 6% calcium, 4% iron.
