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Seven-Layer Fruit Salad

Layering colorful chopped fruits in a straight-sided trifle bowl gives a refreshing fruit salad a stunning presentation. It's a company-worthy brunch recipe and would also be a star at any potluck picnic.

Ingredients 14 Servings

  • ½ cup orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional), plus more for garnish

  • 2 cups diced watermelon

  • 2 cups halved blackberries

  • 2 cups diced honeydew melon

  • 2 cups quartered strawberries

  • 2 cups diced pineapple

  • 2 cups halved green grapes

  • 2 cups diced cantaloupe


Preparation

Prep 50 m Ready In 50 m

  1. Combine orange juice, lime juice and mint (if using) in a small bowl.

  2. Toss watermelon with 1 tablespoon of the juice mixture in a medium bowl. Arrange in a trifle bowl. Repeat with blackberries, honeydew, strawberries, pineapple, grapes and cantaloupe, tossing each fruit with 1 tablespoon of the juice mixture and layering it decoratively in the bowl. Garnish with mint, if desired.

  • Equipment: Trifle bowl

  • To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition information

Serving size: 1 cup

Per serving: 66 calories; 0 g fat(0 g sat); 2 g fiber; 17 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 26 mcg folate;0 cholesterol; 13 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 997 IU vitamin A; 44 mg vitamin C; 19 mg calcium; 0 mg iron; 9 mg sodium; 279 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (73% daily value), Vitamin A (20% dv)

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 fruit

Source: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/270694/seven-layer-fruit-salad/

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