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Source: George Geary | Category: Dessert, Salads, Heart-Smart

Three Citrus Mint Dressing on Seasonal Fresh Fruits

This light and zesty dressing enhances fresh seasonal fruit like a mint pesto. The canola oil only enhances the mint without distracting from its flavor.

Three Citrus Mint Dressing on Seasonal Fresh Fruits recipe made with canola oil by George Geary

Ingredients

  • 8 cups sliced fresh seasonal fruits (melon and berries) 2L
  • 1/2 cup canola oil 125 mL
  • 1/3 cup mint leaves, chopped fine 75 mL
  • 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice 30 mL
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 30 mL
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 30 mL
  • 2 tsp poppy seeds 10 mL
8 cups sliced fresh seasonal fruits (melon and berries)1/2 cup canola oil1/3 cup mint leaves, chopped fine2 Tbsp fresh orange juice2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice2 Tbsp fresh lime juice2 tsp poppy seeds

Instructions

  • 1. In large bowl, combine fruit. Set aside. 
  • 2. In small saucepan, heat oil on low to about 120 °F (50 °C) or until just heated. Turn off flame and add chopped mint. (It may sizzle.) Let sit to infuse for 1 hour and to cool down.
  • 3. In food processor bowl fitted with metal blade, process orange, lemon and lime juice. Add canola oil/mint mixture and process until fine, about 45 seconds. Toss over fruit with poppy seeds. Stir to evenly coat. Serve.
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 1 minutes
  • Total time: 80 minutes

Yield

16 servings

serving size

1/2 cup (125 mL)

nutritional analysis

Per Serving

Calories90
Total Fat7 g
Saturated Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates8 g
Fiber2 g
Sugars6 g
Protein1 g
Sodium5 mg
Potassium146 mg

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