SPICY SOUTHWESTERN FRUIT SALAD

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This colorful fruit salad is special enough for company or to take to a potluck dinner. It's easy to double the recipe or swap in different fruits depending on what your family prefers. -Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

1 cup cubed peeled mango
1 cup cubed peeled papaya
1 cup cubed peeled fresh peaches
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 cup corn chips, lightly crushed
CHIPOTLE-COCONUT DRESSING:
1/4 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
Optional: Additional corn chips or flaked coconut

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the coconut milk, lime juice, vinegar, chipotle, garlic, cayenne and brown sugar. Drizzle over fruit mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional corn chips or coconut if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges