Best Rainbow Fruit And Nut Salad With Pomegranate Blueberry Vinaigrette Recipes

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FRUITY RAINBOW SALAD



Fruity Rainbow Salad image

"This is a beautiful salad with all of its colorful fruits," confirms Teri Lindquist from Gurnee, Illinois. "You can use other produce as well, such as melon balls, bananas, apples and such. The sweet and tangy marinade gives the salad a refreshing zip."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups green grapes
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup sliced nectarines
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. (Discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a bowl, combine the pineapple, strawberries, grapes, oranges, blueberries and nectarines. , In another bowl, combine the lemon juice, honey, nutmeg and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over fruit; mix gently. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RAINBOW FRUIT SALAD



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When my children were young, I would often dress up fresh fruit in this easy salad. Decades later, my grandchildren and great-grandchildren still love digging in to the fruity layers. The salad goes well with barbecued meats or cold sandwiches. -Jonnie Adams Sisler, Stevensville, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large firm bananas, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups seeded cubed watermelon
2 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks
1 pint fresh blueberries
3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Toss bananas in lemon juice; place in a 4-qt. glass serving bowl. Add remaining fruit in layers. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and the lime juice and zest. Stir in a small amount of whipped cream; mix well. Fold in remaining whipped cream. Spread over fruit. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HEALTHY EVERYDAY RAINBOW SALAD



Healthy Everyday Rainbow Salad image

Build a beautiful, everyday salad that is not only packed with nutrients but tastes amazing too!

Provided by Deryn Macey

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 big handfuls of fresh spinach
1 big handful of de-stemmed and finely chopped kale
raw grated beet (about 1 small beet)
1/2 cup finely chopped red cabbage
1/2 cup raw grated carrot (about 1 small carrot)
1/2 cup peeled, chopped and roasted acorn squash
1/2 cup finely chopped, steamed broccoli
1 tbsp raw sunflower seeds
1 tbsp pepitas
1/4 of an avocado, diced
dried kelp flakes
5 tbsp (75 g) tahini
1 tbsp (16 g) white miso paste
1 tbsp soy sauce, coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp maple syrup
3 cloves garlic
pinch of salt
4-6 tbsp water

Steps:

  • To make the salad dressing, blend all ingredients until smooth. If desired, add more water to adjust consistency. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • To assemble the salad, add everything to a bowl and top with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 424 calories, Fat 25 g, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 13.5 g

POMEGRANATE, ARUGULA SALAD



Pomegranate, Arugula Salad image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups lightly packed arugula, leafy hydroponic - if available
1 pomegranate, seeds only
1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings
1/4 cup toasted walnuts
1 shallot, sliced

Steps:

  • To make vinaigrette, combine molasses, lemon juice, honey and vinegar in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while you whisk to emulsify. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Toss salad ingredients together and dress with the vinaigrette.

RAINBOW FRUIT AND NUT SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Rainbow Fruit and Nut Salad with Pomegranate Blueberry Vinaigrette image

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups baby spring salad greens or arugula
1/2 cup peeled and sliced orange halves, 3 slices
1/2 cup sliced red or yellow apple halves, 3 slices
1 tablespoon dry roasted macadamia nut no salt added
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
1 tablespoon pomegranate blueberry vinaigrette

Steps:

  • 1. Layer salad: greens, oranges, apple halves. 2. Top with macadamia nuts and cranberries. 3. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



Blueberry Vinaigrette Dressing image

Yummy vinaigrette dressing with a nice richness thanks to some balsamic vinegar and fresh blueberries! I prefer a little less oil for a thicker dressing and my husband prefers a little more oil for a thinner dressing.

Provided by FAIRUZAH

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Combine oil, blueberries, white vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and honey together in a food processor; blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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