Nadia's Indian Restaurant Salad

JustJan's Note:

A wonderful salad with both fruits and vegetables! *I am posting this recipe as it was written, but I actually doubled the fruits and veggies, kept the dressing ingredients as listed and found that it was the perfect combination!

• Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

Salad

• 1 large carrot , sliced
• ½ apple , cubed
• ½ pear , cubed
• ½ red bell pepper , diced
• ½ stalk celery , sliced
• ¼ English cucumber , cubed
• ¼ red onion , sliced
• ¼ cup mango , cubed
• ¼ cup cantaloupe , cubed
• ¼ cup grapes , sliced

Dressing

• ½ cup sugar
• ¾ cup vinegar
• 1⁄3; cup salad oil
• 1 -1 ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Combine oil, vinegar and sugar in a microwavable bowl and heat at 50% power until the sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the salt and pepper.
2. Pour the dressing over the prepared fruit and vegetables. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
3. Mix well just prior to serving. Remove salad with slotted spoon and serve drizzled with marinade.