FRUIT WITH YOGURT SAUCE

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This citrus and spice sauce for fresh fruit is such a success that I had to share the recipe. It's terrific alongside fruit kabobs or tossed into a medley. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup boiling water
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup lemon yogurt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
4 large firm bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cubed
3 cups seeded cubed watermelon

Steps:

Place the water and raisins in a small bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger, allspice and cardamom. Drain raisins; stir into yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Toss bananas in lemon juice. Alternately thread fruit on wooden skewers or place in a serving bowl. Serve with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges