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I have been making this delicious fruit salad for decades, after it first appeared in Taste Recipes magazine. I first made it just for me. But now this is my go to recipe I make when I go to a barbecue. The lime juice, water and sugar bring out the flavors of the fruit. I get compliments from all and everyone wants seconds. I'm going to make it for a Memorial Day barbecue I'm going to tomorrow. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-04-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cheercoach1915"},"reviewBody":"I still have the print issue of this from the 90s. In that version they called for rinsed, canned mandarin oranges not nectarines. The combination of lime juice, water and sugar is amazing! I omit the watermelon personally. Everyone loves this and asks for it often when I am bringing a dish. Nobody ever guesses that the key to the flavor is lime juice. This is the only fruit salad recipe I ever use. But I have to say here in PA it is best made when all of the fruits are starting to actually come in season. And I use red or purple grapes. Green just don't do it for me.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-09-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cwbuff"},"reviewBody":"I've been making this for several years now - it is a very good, easy and simple, refreshing salad. I make it the night before except for the bananas, adding them just before seving for a great breakfast go-along. I like the idea of the Margurita mix - I'll try it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"greatwithoutgluten"},"reviewBody":"This was very tasty. Next time I will cut back on the lime juice a little. I took this to a party and everyone really enjoyed it! I will definitely be making this again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-05-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"2124arizona"},"reviewBody":"We love the flavors in this salad. It's so easy to prepare and everyone loves it. We've served it at potlucks and are asked for the recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"castlek"},"reviewBody":"I felt the natural flavor of the fruit was masked by the lime. In the future I think I will look for a salad that has a sauce you can serve on the side.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sandyy"},"reviewBody":"Excellent recipe! I have had chef's ask me for this recipe because it is so delicious and the flavor is out of this world. Did I mention it is easy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"stevennicole"},"reviewBody":"here's another way to prepare it-when I sent in this recipe to TOH magizine years ago, the directions called for it to be layered with the bananas, kiwi and sweet cherries on top as a garnish (the cherries were left off when it was published). the layers look pretty in a tall glass bowl.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BKEZE2013"},"reviewBody":"Family and extended family ass for this at every family gathering.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-07-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ANGEL2BE48"},"reviewBody":"This a crowd favorite, very tasty and easy to make. 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