Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 14 teaspoon celery seed
  • 23 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 -3 tablespoon mayonnaise, to taste (can be left out)
  • 1 teaspoon raspberry vinegar or 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 -2 tablespoon light honey
  • 3 -4 lbs fresh fruit
  • mint or watercress, to garnish

Method

  • Toast poppy, sunflower, sesame, mustard, cumin or fennel, and celery seeds in heavy skillet over low heat stirring occasionally but watching constantly (can burn easily, be careful!)
  • When they smell toasty and yummy, remove from heat and leave to cool.
  • Transfer cooled seeds to a blender or spice grinder and pulse to a mealy consistency.
  • Transfer to a medium sized bowl.
  • To spice mixture, add pineapple juice, yogurt, mayonnaise (if desired), vinegar, and honey.
  • Whisk together until well blended, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To serve, transfer dressing to a serving jug and place next to prepared fruit platter.