Best Apple And Pear Fruit Salad With Honey Lime Vinaigrette Recipes

HONEY LIME RAINBOW FRUIT SALAD

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My favorite fruit salad! Perfectly right and refreshing with a beautiful combination of colors. This is the perfect summer side dish for cookouts or holiday parties. You can switch of the fruits listed here for others you may have on hand.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb fresh strawberries, (chopped)
1 lb chopped fresh pineapple,
12 oz fresh blueberries
12 oz red grapes, (sliced into halves)
4 kiwis, (peeled and chopped)
3 mandarin oranges*
2 bananas, (sliced (optional))
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp lime zest ((zest of 2 medium limes))
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Steps:

Add all fruit to a large mixing bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together they honey, lime zest and lime juice.
Pour over fruit and toss to evenly coat, serve immediately**.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 31 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE PEAR SALAD

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When very good friends drove a long way to visit me after I moved, I served them this wonderful salad with fruit and nuts. Needless to say, we had a great visit and lots of good food. -Cathy Seed of Summerfield, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 medium tart apples, cut into chunks
2 medium firm pears, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup seedless red grapes
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 head Boston or Bibb lettuce
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a bowl, toss apples and pears with lemon juice. Add grapes; toss gently. In a another bowl, combine the water, vinegar, oil, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over fruit and toss to coat. Serve in lettuce-lined bowls; sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LIME-HONEY FRUIT SALAD

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Nothing is more refreshing to me than a seasonal fruit salad enhanced with this simple honey-lime dressing. -Victoria Shevlin, Cape Coral, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
3 medium gala or Red Delicious apples, cubed
2 medium pears, cubed
2 cups seedless red grapes
2 cups green grapes

Steps:

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine cornstarch and lime juice until smooth. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20 seconds; stir. Cook 15 seconds longer; stir. Stir in honey and poppy seeds., In a large bowl, combine the apples, pears and grapes. Pour dressing over fruit; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LIME VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories condiment

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups dressing, 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup orange zest
1/8 cup sugar
Salt
Pinch white pepper
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons light extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound mixed greens

Steps:

Place lime juice, orange juice, honey, orange zest, and sugar in a large bowl. With a whisk in 1 hand and the oil in another, slowly begin to add the oil until it's all gone. Season with salt and white pepper, to taste. The finished product should look like it has significant body, taste semi-sweet and with a touch of tartness. Toss desired amount with mixed greens, and serve.

APPLE-PEAR SALAD

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Fruits, veggies and cheese burst with flavor when tossed with a light and natural vinaigrette.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 large red apple, cut into fourths, then cut crosswise into thin slices
1 large pear, cut into fourths, then cut crosswise into thin slices
1 medium stalk celery, cut diagonally into thin slices (1/2 cup)
4 oz Havarti cheese, cut into julienne strips
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped honey-roasted peanuts

Steps:

In medium salad bowl, mix apple, pear, celery and cheese.
In small bowl, thoroughly mix oil and juice concentrate. Pour over apple mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g