Lemony Fruit Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
4 medium apples, diced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 large carrot, grated
1/2 cup raisins
Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

• For dressing, combine the sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel and poppy seeds in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the apples, oranges, carrot and raisins. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

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