Best Fruit N Nut Salad Recipes

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

Ingredients

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 :

FRUIT 'N' NUT TOSSED SALAD RECIPE - (3.8/5)

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Provided by Johanna

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

SALAD:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 cups torn romaine
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

1. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, parsley, salt and pepper sauce until blended. Cover and refrigerate. 2. In a large heavy skillet, melt sugar over medium-low heat without stirring until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Add pecans and butter; stir constantly until butter is melted and pecans are coated. Remove from the heat. Pour onto a foil-lined baking sheet; cool completely. Break pecans apart if necessary. 3. In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, romaine, oranges, celery, strawberries and onions. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with sugared pecans.

RANCHY FRUIT AND NUT SALAD

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Quick, tasty and simple salad - the nuts and dried fruit make a great combo.

Provided by Jason Melo Hall

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups mixed salad greens
¼ cup ranch dressing
¾ cup diced tomato
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sunflower seeds
⅓ cup almonds
2 tablespoons flax seeds
⅓ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Mix salad greens and ranch dressing together in a bowl until evenly coated. Add tomato, cranberries, sunflower seeds, almonds, flax seeds, sea salt, and garlic; mix well. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 170.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

NUTTY FRUIT MEDLEY

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Ruth Glick coats apples, grapes, banana and walnuts with a creamy dressing to make this Waldorf-like salad. "I experimented with many different versions of this recipe until I got it just right," says the Apple Creek, Ohio cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large red apples, chopped
1 cup green grapes
1 medium firm banana, sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the apples, grapes, banana and walnuts. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, lemon juice and salt; pour over fruit mixture and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRUIT, NUT, AND SEED SALAD

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Serve this salad as a light lunch or alongside a piece of chicken or fish for dinner. Light and refreshing with simple flavors, it's delicious. Apples add crunch and a touch of sweetness. We loved the nuts throughout. A simple dressing has a slight tang and lets the salad flavors shine. Make this your own by adjusting with your...

Provided by cindy sandberg

Categories Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

SALAD
2 c romaine lettuce, torn (or your favorite)
1 c spinach, torn
1 small pear (or apple) diced
1 celery stalk, sliced
2 Tbsp dried blueberries (or cranberries or raisins)
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts (or favorite nuts)
1 Tbsp mixed seeds (shown; raw pumpkin seeds and raw sunflower seeds)
SIMPLE WALNUT OIL VINAIGRETTE
2 Tbsp walnut oil (or grapeseed or olive oil)
2 tsp lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
salt and coarse ground black pepper, to taste