Ingredients
- 1 Cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 fresh mango; peeled, seeded and diced
- 2 Cups fresh mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries or use more strawberries)
- 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced
- 1/2 Cup green onions; green and white parts, thinly sliced on the bias
- 1/2 Cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced very fine (discard seeds for less heat)
- 12 medium fresh mint leaves, sliced in very thin strips
- 1/4 Cup fresh lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Cup California raisins
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Procedure
Prepare and measure ingredients except lime juice, honey and raisins into large mixing bowl; set aside.
In medium saucepan over low heat, bring lime juice and honey to a simmer. Add raisins, cover and remove from heat. Allow raisins to plump for 5 minutes. Cool. Add raisins and juices to bowl and mix gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 50 (Calories from Fat 3%); Total Fat 0 ( Saturated Fat 0; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 0; Sodium 0; Potassium 140; Total Carbohydrate 13; Dietary Fiber 2; Sugars 11; Protein 1; Calcium 12; Iron <1;Try Another Recipe
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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.