Banana-Kiwi Salad

Banana-Kiwi Salad

From EatingWell: February/March 2006


Put away any preconceived notions of Grandma's fruit salad. This unusual combination of tropical fruit in a savory shallot vinaigrette will have you dreaming of the tropics.


4 servings

Ingredients


2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste
4 kiwis, peeled and diced
2 firm ripe bananas, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped cashews, toasted


Preparation


Whisk lime juice, oil, shallot, vinegar, honey, salt and cayenne in a
medium bowl. Add kiwis, bananas, bell pepper and mint; toss to coat.


Serve sprinkled with cashews.