FRESH FRUIT WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Fresh Fruit with Balsamic Vinaigrette image

"This colorful fruit platter always looks beautiful on our Christmas dinner table," writes Mari Day of Suamico, Wisconsin. "The light dressing is a nice complement to the fun assortment of winter fruits-it really lets their natural goodness come through."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Red leaf lettuce
2 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
2 medium pears, sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup seedless grapes

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Line a platter with lettuce. Arrange fruit over lettuce; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges