Nectarine Fruit Salad with Lime Spice Dressing

Name: Nectarine Fruit Salad with Lime Spice Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
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; Fresh mint leaves

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Paula Hudson, Cary, North Carolina

Tested by Alicia Rooker, RDN

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Updated on Oct. 03, 2023

The lime spice dressing gives this fruit salad a little something extra. 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

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Yield:8 servings

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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
Fresh mint leaves

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Directions

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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 fresh mint leaves.