Fruit and Cheese Salad with Raspberry Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
• 1 small Red Delicious apple, cored and sliced
• 1 small pear, cored and sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup seedless green grapes
• 1 ounce reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
• 1 ounce reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, cubed
• 4 Bibb lettuce leaves

Preparation

1. Place raspberries in a wire-mesh strainer; press with back of spoon against the sides of the strainer to squeeze out 1/3 cup juice. Discard pulp and seeds remaining in strainer.
2. Combine raspberry juice and cornstarch in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Let mixture cool slightly. Add sugar and yogurt to raspberry mixture, stirring until blended; set aside.
3. Place apple and pear slices in a bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice, and toss gently. Arrange apple, pear, grapes, and cheeses on 2 lettuce-lined salad plates. Serve with dressing mixture.