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Fruit Salad with Almond Yogurt Dressing

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Submitted by: quartermaine

 

This delicious and healthy salad is full of flavor form the fruit to the dressing. The almonds give it a great crunch and the dressing is just sweet enough.
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups mixed salad greens torn into bite sized pieces
  • 1 (15 1/2 oz) can pineapple rings, reserve liquid
  • 1/2 medium sized fresh cantaloupe, peeled seeded and cut into thin wedges
  • 1 medium sized can mandarin orange sections, drained
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, cleaned and halved
  • 1 8 oz can peaches, liquid reserved
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • For Dressing:
  • 1 large banana, sliced
  • 1/3 cup (from reserved above) pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup (from reserved above) peach syrup
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp almond extract

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Method

In a blender place sliced banana, pineapple juice, peach syrup, yogurt, sugar and almond extract. Blend until smooth. Store in a covered container and chill in refrigerator for later use. Shake before using. On a large platter layer mixed greens then place pineapple rings alternately with cantaloupe wedges in an outside circle on top of greens. In a large bowl combine mandarin oranges, strawberries and peaches. Layer fruit mixture in center of platter then sprinkle with almonds. Pour dressing on top.

 

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Number of Servings: Serves 6-8

 

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