Sliced Fresh Fruit With Sweet and Hot Seed Dressing

Name: Sliced Fresh Fruit With Sweet and Hot Seed Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons poppy seeds; 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon fennel seed; ¼ teaspoon celery seed; ⅔ cup pineapple juice; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 -3 tablespoon mayonnaise, to taste (can be left out); 1 teaspoon raspberry vinegar or 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 -2 tablespoon light honey; 3 -4 lbs fresh fruit; mint or watercress, to garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons poppy seeds
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon fennel seed
¼ teaspoon celery seed
⅔ cup pineapple juice
1 cup plain yogurt
1 -3 tablespoon mayonnaise, to taste (can be left out)
1 teaspoon raspberry vinegar or 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 -2 tablespoon light honey
3 -4 lbs fresh fruit
mint or watercress, to garnish

1
Toast poppy, sunflower, sesame, mustard, cumin or fennel, and celery seeds in heavy skillet over low heat stirring occasionally but watching constantly (can burn easily, be careful!)
2
When they smell toasty and yummy, remove from heat and leave to cool.
3
Transfer cooled seeds to a blender or spice grinder and pulse to a mealy consistency.
4
Transfer to a medium sized bowl.
5
To spice mixture, add pineapple juice, yogurt, mayonnaise (if desired), vinegar, and honey.
6
Whisk together until well blended, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
7
To serve, transfer dressing to a serving jug and place next to prepared fruit platter.

439

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons poppy seeds, 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds, 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Sliced Fresh Fruit With Sweet and Hot Seed Dressing falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!