Best Greens N Fruit Salad Recipes

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FRUIT 'N' NUT TOSSED SALAD



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With its sweet lemony dressing, this green salad comes together in only 15 minutes. Sue Stewart shares the pretty medley. "Even my picky 6-year-old will eat this," she notes from Hales Corners, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head romaine, torn
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss the romaine, oranges, grapes and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUITED MIXED GREENS SALAD



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Thanks to all the fruits and veggies in this attention-getting side salad, you'll enjoy a good dose of antioxidants. Ann Yarber - Goldsby, OK

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup fresh arugula or additional fresh baby spinach
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup canned diced beets
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup sliced radishes
DRESSING:
2/3 cup fat-free poppy seed salad dressing
3 tablespoons red raspberry preserves
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN FRUIT SALAD WITH LIME AND HONEY



Green Fruit Salad with Lime and Honey image

Crisp cucumber and fresh mint and basil add a welcome savory note to this verdant fruit salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 green apple, such as Granny Smith, thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 honeydew melon, thinly sliced
3/4 cup green grapes, halved
2 star fruits, sliced
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Mint and basil leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Arrange apple, cucumber, and melon on a platter. Fill in spaces with grapes and star fruits.
  • In a small bowl, stir together honey and lime juice until smooth. Drizzle over fruit (especially apple, to prevent browning). Serve immediately, or wrap in plastic and refrigerate up to 4 hours. Top with mint and basil before serving.

MIXED GREENS AND FRUIT SALAD



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This recipe comes from The Diabetic Cookbook. It can be easily adapted for any occassion or season. The variety of fruit and berries can be endless. I have often added grilled chicken or shrimp to make a complete meal. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup mixed fruit (Blueberries; Strawberries, quartered; blackberries; raspberries; pineapple; mandarin orange segments)
1/3 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons salad oil
4 teaspoons brown mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons snipped of fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, mixed together mixed greens, mushrooms, zucchini and fruit.
  • In a jar combine the dressing ingredients; cover and shake until combined.
  • Pour over salad just before serving, toss to coat.

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