Tropical Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

• Dressing:
• 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
• 3 Tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded cheese blend (or a low-fat cheese variety)
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• Salad:
• 1 mango, peeled, seeeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup halved, seedless red grapes
• 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted
• 1 medium green apple, cut into thin wegdes and halved
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheese blend (or a low-fat cheese variety)
• 3 kiwi, peeled and sliced

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients except cheese; whisk to blend. Stir in cheese. Set aside. In a large mixing or salad bowl, combine all salad ingredients except nuts and cheese. Add dressing; toss. Chill, if desired. Toss with walnuts and cheese.

Makes 10 (3.5-oz) servings

Per 3.5-oz serving: 160 calories (55% calories from fat); 10g total fat; 4g saturated fat; 14mg cholesterol; 132mg sodium; 14g total carbohydrates; 4g protein