Best Fruit N Nut Salad Recipes

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FRUIT 'N' NUT TOSSED SALAD



Fruit 'N' Nut Tossed Salad image

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 :

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

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

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



Fruit 'n' Nut Tossed Salad Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by Johanna

Number Of Ingredients 16

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.

FRUIT & NUT SALAD



Fruit & Nut Salad image

The festive colors in this salad make it a delightful addition to the holiday spread. Quick and easy, this recipe tastes good and is also good for you.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 medium green apple, chopped
1 medium red apple, chopped
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently stir the bananas, apples, marshmallows, cranberries and whipped topping. Fold in 1/4 cup peanuts. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRIED FRUIT AND NUT SALAD



Curried Fruit and Nut Salad image

This salad always gets finished at Potlucks. I generally like it with more grapes, mandarin slices and curry powder but adjust to your own taste.

Provided by Becky in Junction C

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head red leaf lettuce or 1 head romaine lettuce
1 cup fresh spinach
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, sections
1 cup red grapes
1/2 cup salad oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried chives
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 avocado

Steps:

  • Tear lettuce and spinach into bite size pieces.
  • Cut grapes in half.
  • Drain orange segments.
  • Mince garlic.
  • Peel, seed and slice avocado.
  • In salad bowl combine lettuce, spinach, orange segments and grapes.
  • In screw top jar combine salad oil,vinegar,garlic, brown sugar, chives, curry powder and soysauce.
  • Shake dressing until combined.
  • Just before serving toss some of the dressing with the salad.
  • Garnish with avocado and almonds.
  • Pass around the remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.4, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 79.5, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 15, Protein 4.3

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