Best Lemon Basil Fruit Dressing Recipes

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MIXED FRUIT WITH LEMON-BASIL DRESSING



Mixed Fruit with Lemon-Basil Dressing image

A slightly savory dressing really complements the sweet fruit in this recipe. I also use the dressing on salad greens. -Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Dash pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup sliced peeled kiwifruit
1 cup seedless watermelon balls
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Place the lemon juice, sugar, salt, mustard, onion powder and pepper in a blender; cover and pulse until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in basil. , In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges

LEMON-BASIL FRUIT DRESSING



Lemon-Basil Fruit Dressing image

This tempting dressing from Carol Gano, Ballwin, Missouri, stirs up in a jiffy. The addition of basil makes it deliciously different, and honey balances the tart citrus taste. With the consistency of nectar, it enhances the natural goodness of most any fresh fruit medley.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
7-1/2 cups assorted fresh fruit

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until blended. Place fruit in a serving bowl; serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MIXED FRUIT WITH LEMON-BASIL DRESSING



Mixed Fruit with Lemon-Basil Dressing image

A slightly savory dressing really complements the sweet fruit in this recipe. I also use the dressing on salad greens. -Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Dash pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup sliced peeled kiwifruit
1 cup seedless watermelon balls
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Place the lemon juice, sugar, salt, mustard, onion powder and pepper in a blender; cover and pulse until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in basil. , In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

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