Spring Fruit Salad

Makes 8 - 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 - cup lime juice

• 1/2 - cup water

• 1/2 - cup sugar

• 2 - medium nectarines, sliced

• 1 - large banana, sliced

• 1 - pint blueberries

• 1 - pint fresh strawberries, sliced

• 1-1/2 - cups watermelon balls

• 1 - cup green grapes

• 1 - kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine lime juice, water and sugar.   

2. Stir until sugar is dissolved.  

3. Add nectarines and banana, toss to coat.

4. In a large glass bowl, combine remaining fruits and add the nectarine mixture, stir gently.  

5. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.  

6. Serve with a slotted serving spoon.

Picnicking & Tailgating

Place the chilled salad in a plastic contain and place in your ice chest for storage until getting to the picnic.

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