NECTARINE FRUIT SALAD WITH LIME SPICE DRESSING

Nectarine Fruit Salad with Lime Spice Dressing image

This fruit salad with lime dressing is extra special. It's a crowd pleaser as a side dish or as a light and healthy way to end an outdoor meal with friends. Mix and match fruit with what's in season. -Paula Hudson, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 medium nectarines, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
2 cups seedless red grapes
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chopped pistachios

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Place nectarines, grapes and mint in a large bowl. Drizzle with honey mixture; stir gently. Refrigerate, covered, 1-2 hours. For topping, mix mascarpone, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Serve fruit salad with topping, pistachios and additional mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.