(A dessert or a side-dish salad that's good with or without the dressing. You can refrigerate tightly - covered leftovers for up to 3 days. A delicious cool salad!1)

1/2 c. each lime juice and water
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 clear 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 the cherries. Pour lime-sugar syrup over fruits; cover loosely and chill. To serve, spoon an assortment of fruits and berries into dessert bowls with some of the syrup. Top with Creamy Lime-Honey Dressing. Makes 6 generous servings.

CREAMY LIME-HONEY DRESSING:

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

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