Mexican Fruit Salad with Lime Dressing
1 small head of romaine lettuce, shredded
3 large oranges, peeled and sliced crosswise
1 papaya, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
2 cups of fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup of fresh strawberries, hulled
1/3 cup of flaked coconut
1 tablespoon of pine nuts, toasted
lime dressing
Lime Dressing:
3/4 cup of sugar
3 tablespoons of water
3/4 teaspoon of grated lime rind
juice of 1 large lime
Prepare lime dressing: Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; stir in lime rind and juice. Cool. Cover and chill thoroughly.
Place shredded lettuce on a large serving platter. arrange orange slices, papaya slices, pineapple chunks, and strawberries over lettuce. Sprinkle with coconut and pine nuts. Drizzle lime dressing over salad. Serve immediately. Serves 8.
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