Sneak some chili powder into the honey-papaya dressing for this fruit salad to give this classic side dish a whole new flavor.

Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

prep:
35 mins
chill:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 side-dish servings
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Honey of a Fruit Salad

Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Prepare the Honey and Spice Dressing. Cover; chill in the refrigerator while preparing the salad.

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  • To serve, in a very large bowl, place spinach, strawberries, pineapple, peaches, grapes, blueberries, and pecans. Toss to combine. Drizzle with some of the dressing (about 1/2 cup). Toss to coat evenly. Pass remaining dressing. Store any remaining dressing, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Dressing could be served with fresh fruit. Makes 8 side-dish servings.

Nutrition Facts (Honey of a Fruit Salad)

169 calories; total fat 9g; saturated fat 1g; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 83mg; carbohydrates 24g; fiber 6g; protein 2g; vitamin a 2089IU; vitamin c 53mg; calcium 50mg; iron 3mg.

Honey and Spice Dressing

Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Peel papaya; cut in half lengthwise. Remove seeds; coarsely chop papaya; measure 1-1/4 cups. In a food processor bowl or blender container, combine the chopped papaya, honey, lime peel, lime juice, salad oil, chili powder, and salt. Cover; blend or process until smooth. Cover; chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days. Makes about 1-1/4 cups.

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