Three Citrus Mint Dressing on Seasonal Fresh Fruits

Three Citrus Mint Dressing on Seasonal Fresh Fruits

Recipe by George Geary

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.

Servings

16

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

2

minutes
Calories

90

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

20

minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 cups 8 sliced fresh seasonal fruits (melon and berries)

  • 1/2 cup 1/2 canola oil

  • 1/3 cup 1/3 mint leaves, chopped fine

  • 2 Tbsp 2 fresh orange juice

  • 2 Tbsp 2 fresh lemon juice

  • 2 Tbsp 2 fresh lime juice

  • 2 tsp 2 poppy seeds

Directions

  • In large bowl, combine fruit. Set aside. 
  • In small saucepan, heat oil on low to about 120 °F 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

16 servings per recipe

Serving Size1/2 cup


  • Amount Per ServingCalories90
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 7g 9%
    • Saturated Fat 0.5g 0%
  • Cholesterol 0mg 0%
  • Sodium 5mg 1%
  • Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
    • Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
    • Total Sugars 6g
  • Protein 1g 2%

  • Potassium 146mg 4%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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