Favorite Fruit Salad

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I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, especially when our four children and nine grandchildren come to visit. They always ask for this salad when they're here for dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup each grapefruit, orange and pineapple juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 8 cups torn iceberg lettuce
  • 6 cups torn bibb lettuce
  • 3 cups orange sections
  • 3 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, stir juices and cornstarch until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Add vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, mustard, salt, paprika and nutmeg; stir to mix. Cover and chill.
  3. In a salad bowl, toss lettuces, oranges, pineapple and strawberries. Pour dressing over salad and toss; serve immediately.
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