Honey-Lime Fruit Toss

I made this fruit salad for a dinner at my in-laws, and it was a big hit. I love it by itself, but my sweet-toothed man likes it best topped with vanilla ice cream or Cool Whip.

Picture from Dole

Honey-Lime Fruit Toss
Original recipe from Dole. Makes 8 servings.
1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks
1 can (11 or 15 oz) Mandarin oranges (or 1 large fresh orange, cut into chunks)
1 large banana, sliced
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 cup quartered strawberries
1/4 tsp grated lime peel (optional)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp honey

1. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of juice.
2. Combine pineapple chunks, oranges, banana, kiwi, and strawberry in a large bowl.
3. Stir together lime peel, lime juice, honey, and pineapple juice in small bowl. Pour over fruit and toss to coat.

I love that this recipe is so versatile. Measurements don't have to be exact and fresh fruit can be used in place of canned. Have another fruit you want to add, substitute, or take out? Go for it! I've made it with and without oranges, added more kiwi and/or banana, included small mango pieces, and added shredded collards to make a fruit salad for lunch. Dole, of course, recommends using all Dole fruits. However, strawberries are on the dirty dozen list (ranks high with pesticide load), so I recommend buying organic at least of the strawberries.