Summer is here, fruit is in abundance at the grocery stores, and my family LOVES it! We had friends over for dinner this past week and when choosing what to make as a side I wanted something that was going to be fresh and in season, along with a dish that could be made ahead of time so I could actually enjoy the company versus being in the kitchen the whole time. This fruit salad does require a little last minute preparation, but it took all of 5 minutes at the most (and with the help of friends pitching in to finish the salad, it worked out perfectly!).
Fabulous Fruit Salad (ToH June/July '09)
1 medium honeydew, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cubed
2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
2 medium nectarines, sliced
1 cup seedless red grapes
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 large Granny Smith apple, cubed
1 can (12 oz) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 pkg (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in the bananas and apple. Combine lemonade and pudding mix; pour over fruit and toss to coat. Serves 20 (3/4 cup each).
