Paula Deen's Fruit Salad W/ Honey Dressing

This is a delicious salad that is light, refreshing, & different!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 1⁄4 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup canola oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1  apple, cored and diced
• 1  banana, sliced
• 1  avocado, peeled and sliced
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped walnuts or 1⁄4 cup pecans

Directions

1. For the dressing, combine the honey, orange juice, oil, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt, and mustard in a jar with a tight lid; cover and shake well.
2. Toss the apple, banana, and avocado with juice from 1 lemon to prevent the fruit from turning brown.
3. Combine the fruit, raisins, and nuts in a glass bowl.
4. Add the dressing and stir gently.
5. Serve on red leaf lettuce.