Best Texas Fruit Salad Recipes

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TEXAS CITRUS SALAD



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Light and refreshing, this mixed citrus salad is perfect to serve at barbecues and cookouts. The dressing makes it glisten with goodness.-Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
3 cups fresh baby spinach
3 cups torn romaine
1 cup orange sections
1 cup grapefruit sections
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
1/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onion

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, romaine, orange, grapefruit, green pepper, water chestnuts and onion. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FLUFFY FRUIT SALAD



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I like to bring my mom's fruit salad to potlucks. Its smooth sauce combined with all the colorful fruit makes it different than any other fruit salad I've tried. I've given out the recipe more times than I can remember. - Anne Heinonen, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (20 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (15 ounces each) fruit cocktail
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 bananas, sliced
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice in a small saucepan. Set pineapple aside. In a large saucepan, add sugar, flour, eggs, orange juice, lemon juice and oil. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute; remove from the heat and let cool. , In a large salad bowl, combine the pineapple, fruit cocktail, oranges and bananas. Fold in whipped cream and cooled sauce. Chill for several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TEXAS FRUIT SALAD



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This is a great spring/summer salad to serve when you're looking for something a little different. It's colorful, healthy, and looks beautiful! Originally from the Houston Chronical's food section featuring favorite spring menus.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Fruit

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 ripe avocado
10 cups mixed baby greens, about
3 kiwi fruits, peeled, cut lengthwise in half, and sliced
2 red grapefruits or 2 pink grapefruit, sectioned
1 pint strawberry, hulled and sliced

Steps:

  • To make dressing, whisk together in a small bowl the oil, vinegar, nuts, orange juice, lime juice and zest, basil, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • For salad, cut avocado in half.
  • Cut 1 half into cubes.
  • Cut remaining half into 8 wedges and set aside for garnish.
  • In a large bowl, combine avocado cubes, greens, kiwi, grapefruit, and strawberries.
  • Drizzle with dressing and toss until evenly coated.
  • Arrange avocado slices on top and serve.

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