How to prepare Fresh Fruit Salad

This salad is great for breakfast or as a summer snack. This recipe is also included in the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 8 cups cut-up mixed fresh fruit (selections can include: oranges, apples, bananas, pears, peaches, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and grapes)
• Bibb lettuce
• Line a large salad bowl with Bibb lettuce leaves. Fill salad bowl with fruit.
• Poppy Seed Fruit Salad Dressing:
• ¾ cups sugar
• 1-½ teaspoon onion salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1 cup canola or olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds

1. Clean, dry, and cut all fruit and combine in medium sized bowl. Stir lightly, then separate into one cup serving dishes (yields eight servings).

2. For dressing: combine sugar, salt, and dry mustard in a small bowl. Stir in vinegar. Beat at medium speed while gradually adding oil. Beat 5 to 10 minutes longer, until thickened. Add poppy seeds.

3. Pour dressing into a screw-top jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously to blend well. Store covered in refrigerator. Shake well before using. Serve on fresh fruit salads, grapefruit sections, or on lettuce wedges. About 1-2/3 cups.