Beautiful Fruit Cup

3 oranges
2 unpeeled tart red apples, cored and diced
2 firm-ripe bananas, sliced about 1/2 inch thick
1 cup halved seedless or seeded red grapes
2 Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and diced
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Working over a large bowl to catch any juices, peel and segment the
oranges; place in the bowl. Add apples, bananas, grapes, pears,
pomegranate seeds and lemon juice; mix lightly. Serve at once or
cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours.

Cream Cheese Dressing
Yield: About 1 1/2 cups.

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese (or Tofutti vegan cream cheese)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons strawberry or plum jam
3/4 cup heavy cream (may substitute soymilk)
Lettuce leaves, for serving
Fruit, for serving

Soften cream cheese; beat until creamy. Gradually add lemon juice,
jam and cream, beating until thick. Refrigerate about 1 hour to blend
flavors.