Fruit Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing
Source: Playboy Magazine
Note: Requires several hours marinating.
Combine all except mayonnaise in blender:
1/2 cp heavy cream
2 T shredded or flaked coconut
2 T fresh lime juice
1 T grated lemon peel
2 t honey
1 t grated fresh ginger
1/4 cp mayonnaise
Combine all fruit:
1 large banana, sliced
2 nectarines, peeled and sliced
1/2 cp thinly sliced jicama (substitute crisp, tart apple, peeled and cubed, if necessary)
1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
1 cp fresh pineapple cubes
11/2 cp cantaloupe and honeydew balls or cubes
1 cp whole strawberries
12 oz bucheron or other goat cheese
1/2 cp pistachio nuts
Pour blended ingredients in large bowl and fold in mayonnaise.
Add fruit to dressing and stir gently.
Marinate several hours in refrigerator.
Flank fruit with cheese and sprinkle fruit with almonds.