Storage, Selection and Preparation

Choose fruits that are heavy and have no sign of drying at the ends. The fruit should give with slight pressure much like grapefruit. Color is not important when choosing, and pot-marks and small dents are normal. Uglis can be kept at room temperature for about 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Uglis should not be cooked or it will lose flavor.

Make Ugli Fruit part of your 5 to 9 A Day Plan!

• Uglis are easily peeled, and can be eaten like a tangerine.
• Cut in half and spooned out like a grapefruit.
• Uglis are a good addition to fruit salads.

Exotic Fruit Salad
Makes 6 servings
Each serving equals three 5 A Day servings

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce
1 head Belgian endive
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 large oranges
2 ugli fruit
½ cup pineapple juice
3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 Tbsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
3 Tbsp walnut oil
½ cup golden raisins
1/3 cup walnuts or macadamia nuts, chopped and toasted
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Wash and dry lettuce, endive, and mint; set aside in a large bowl. Peel oranges and ugli fruit, removing all the pith. Divide into segments and place in a bowl. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and walnut oil. Mix well; set aside. Toss the chilled greens with the dressing to taste. Place greens on a large platter and top with orange and ugli fruit segments, raisins, and nuts.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 282, Protein 5g, Fat 14g, Calories From Fat 44%, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 37g, Fiber 7g, Sodium 83mg.

Content source: Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

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