Berry Nectarine Salad

Submitted by A Messy Cook

"Here is a lovely ending to a summer meal: sweet and colorful fruit topped with luscious cream cheese. Recipe is from Light and Tasty’s June/July 2005 issue. Cooking time is chilling time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 medium nectarines, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese

directions

1. Place nectarines in large bowl; combine sugar and ginger, sprinkle over nectarines, and stir gently to coat.
2. Drizzle with lemon juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, stirring once.
3. Drain nectarines and reserve liquid.
4. Gently stir raspberries and blueberries into nectarines.
5. In small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in reserved liquid, spoon over fruit, and serve immediately.

Reviews

[sammitypes]

I only had 2 overripe nectarines on hand, but did the same prep work. Unfortunately there was almost no liquid to drain after the 1 hour refridgeration time. It didn't matter though because we ate it with whipped cream instead. Delish.

 

[Baby Kato]

This was a lovely light fruit salad with all the fruit complimenting one another beautifully. The cream cheese topping coated the fresh fruit perfectly, with a sweet and tangy flavor that is spiced with lemon and ginger. I enjoyed this very much and will make again and again.