Fruit Salad with orange and honey vinaigrette

Fresh fruit is best when locally in season, when the blueberries pop with flavor, the strawberries will bring a smile to your face and the peaches will melt in your mouth. Make this a summer treat for picnics, barbeques and family dinners.

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

2 teaspoons orange zest

2 tablespoons lime juice

Â¼ cup honey

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

3 cups fresh blueberries

1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

3 medium peaches, peeled and sliced

1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks

1 small can Mandarin oranges

Instructions:

In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, zest, vinegar, honey, oil, and mint. Add all of the fruit and toss to combine. Let the fruit salad set for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Terri's Tips:

Purchase ripe seasonal fruit

To maintain fresh flavors, avoid refrigerating but use within a day or two

Make the vinaigrette a day in advance to allow flavors to develop

Make it your own
Serve over salad greens
Add fresh melons

Wine suggestion
A white wine with fruit flavors- Riesling