Rachel's Basket

Fruit Salad with Vanilla Dressing

1/4 cup mayonnaise (any brand will do, but nothing beats the taste of homemade)
1/2 cup plain yogurt (I make my own yogurt, too)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced (any firm, tart variety works)
1 cup seedless grapes, any color
1 firm, ripe pear, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 pint strawberries, hulled and cut in half
1 mango, peeled and diced
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
1 banana, lightly freckled but not overripe.

In a small mixing bowl whisk together yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, honey, vanilla and salt. Set aside. Place the nuts and all the fruits except the banana into a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Peel and slice banana into bowl and gently toss one last time. Chill. Makes 4 to 6 servings.