Shelly's Recipe

FRUIT SALAD WITH CITRUS YOGURT SAUCE

Category: Fruit Salads

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp grated orange peel
2 tbsp triple sec, optional
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled, sliced and halved
2 medium ripe pears, peeled and chopped
2 medium Red Delicious apples, chopped
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1 medium pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned

Citrus yogurt sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tsp grated orange peel
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For syrup, in a large saucepan combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool. Stir in triple sec if desired.

In a large bowl, combine the kiwi, pears, apples, oranges, grapes and grapefruit; add syrup and gently toss. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve fruit salad with a slotted spoon; drizzle with yogurt sauce. Servings: 8-10