Mexican Fruit Salad

{I got this recipe at one of the Macey's classes a while back. I can't remember which one. It was one recipe that I had to make as soon as I learned it (and have made multiple time since). There are so many delicious flavors that dance on the taste buds to make for an exciting adventure! If you don't believe me, you should try it for yourself... really... its THAT good.}


sorry, this is the best picture I have. Taken last year... on my phone...

{ingredients}
3 red apples- unpeeled, cored, and cut into wedges {or little chunks--3 can seem like a lot some times I only put in 1. It depends on what else I end up putting in.}
1/4 c. lemon juice or fresh lime
2 avocados {the avocados make all the difference in the world. but if you don't like them, don't include them.}
3 oranges- peeled and sliced crosswise {3 can seem like a lot.
1 pineapple- peeled, cored, and cubed
1 pt. strawberries- cleaned and halved {or sliced}
1 bunch of red leaf lettuce- washed and shredded {the red leaf gives a little more color. It can be green lettuce if you really want.}
3/4 c. coconut- grated {I don't like it so I don't put this in}
2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds

{each time I make it is a little different. I stick with the main ingredients (apples, oranges, avocados, strawberries, and lettuce) but you can substitute, replace, or just omit anything you want. although I wouldn't suggest adding bananas... mangoes are delicious in this recipe. Also, the amount can differ depending on what else is added. Usually I only add 1 1/2 apples....}

{directions}
1. toss apple wedges in lemon juice and set aside.
2. Peel avocados and cut into wedges, toss in remaining lemon juice and set aside.
3. Group apples, avocados, orange slices, pineapple and strawberries on a bed of lettuce.
4. Sprinkle coconut and sunflower seeds over fruit.
5. Serve with Lime Dressing drizzled on top.

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{Lime Dressing}

{ingredients}
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. lime zest
juice of 2 fresh limes

{directions}
combine sugar and water in saucepan; bring to boil stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in lime zest and juice. Cool and refrigerate several hours before serving.

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