A dessert or side-dish salad that's good with or without the dressing. You can refrigerate tightly covered leftovers up to 3 days. 1/2 c. sugar, or to taste 1 lg. banana, sliced diagonally 1 pt. blueberries, divided 2 lg. nectarines, sliced 1 pt. strawberries, hulled and halved 1 c. watermelon balls 1 c. seedless green grapes 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced Dark sweet cherries with stems for garnish (optional) Creamy Lime-Honey Dressing (recipe follows)

In bowl stir lime juice, water and sugar until sugar dissolves. Add banana; set aside.

In large serving bowl, preferably glass, layer blueberries (reserve 1/2 cup for garnish), nectarines, strawberries, banana, watermelon and grapes. Garnish with reserved 1/2 cup blueberries, the kiwi and cherries. Pour lime-sugar syrup over fruits; cover loosely and chill.

To serve, spoon an assortment of fruits and berries with some of the syrup into dessert bowls; top with Creamy Lime Honey Dressing. Makes 6 generous servings.

1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. lime juice
2 tbsp. honey

In food processor, blender or small bowl whirl or beat sour cream and cottage cheese until smooth. Stir in lime juice and honey. Chill. Makes 1 3/4 cups.