Fruit Salad with Papaya Seed Dressing

This fruit salad can be eaten as a salad or dessert. The papaya dressing adds a peppery taste that is a nice addition to the sweetness of the fruit. Feel free to use whatever combination of seasonal fruits that complement one another and are readily available.

Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 papaya
• 2 kiwi
• 1 cup quartered strawberries
• 1 pear
• 1 apple
• Dressing
• 2 TBS papaya seeds
• 1/4 cup plain low fat yogurt
• 1 TBS honey
• 1 TBS lemon juice
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Cut papaya in half and scoop out seeds. Save for dressing. Cut off peel and cut into cubes. Peel kiwi and slice. Cube apple and pear and add strawberries. Toss all together with dressing.

1. Blend all dressing ingredients together in blender,including papaya seeds, drizzling oil a little at a time at end.

Serves 4 as a side dish