Dad's Summertime Fruit Salad

My dad love to invent new things. I don't know if he made this up himself or someone told him....nevertheless, it is really wonderful. Over the years, I tweaked this to a more healthy style (he used sour cream and sugar).

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 16  ounces fat-free cottage cheese (may use low-fat)
• 2 -3  tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
• 1  tablespoon sugar substitute (more to taste)
• 12  large seedless grapes, halved (red or green)
• 12  medium strawberries, halved
• 1  medium kiwi, peeled and cut into bit-sized chunks
• 1  large banana, cut into bite-sized chunks*
• 1⁄2 medium cantaloupe, seeded and cut into bite-sized chunks
• 12  walnuts, coarsely chopped
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. There should be more fruit than dressing.
2. Choose any other types of fruit as they come into season.
3. * Open and slice banana last to maintain its' color.
4. Combine yogurt, cottage cheese, and sugar substitute.
5. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
6. Add all fruits, nuts, and toss gently to coat.
7. Do not break down the fruit.
8. Chill at least 1/2 hour.
9. Serve.