Best Fruit N Veggie 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 :

FRUIT 'N' VEGGIE SALAD



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Submitted to Taste of Home by Jean Conway. I love this salad and make it often for lunch. Please note, the recipe is for one serving.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fresh spinach, torn
1/3 cup chopped apple
1/4 cup broccoli floret
2 tablespoons raisins
2 dried apricots, chopped
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine oil, vinegar, honey and salt in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Sodium 611, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 41.3, Protein 5.5

SUMMER FRUIT 'N' PASTA SALAD



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I'm always making up recipes, and this refreshing salad came about when I wanted something cool yet spicy to eat during hot summers. Serve it as a meatless main course or as a side dish at barbecues. -Donna Williams, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 medium tart green apples, chopped
2 medium red apples, chopped
1-1/2 cups seedless grapes
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, salt and hot pepper sauce. , In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, apples, grapes, celery and mandarin oranges. Gently stir in 1 cup yogurt mixture. , Cover and refrigerate salad and remaining yogurt mixture for 2-3 hours. Just before serving, stir in bananas, walnuts and remaining yogurt mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRUIT 'N' VEGGIE SALAD



Fruit 'n' Veggie Salad image

"This lovely salad, which combines vegetables, fruit and a sweet/tart dressing, is a tasty change from the ordinary," notes Jean Conway of Anaheim, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup torn fresh spinach
1/3 cup chopped apple
1/4 cup broccoli florets
2 tablespoons raisins
2 dried apricots, chopped
1 tablespoon sunflower kernels
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, honey and salt; shake well. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SALAD



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Getting your family to eat fruits and veggies will be a snap, thanks to this tantalizing salad from Vicky LaMance of Middletown, Ohio. A simple reduced-fat dressing coats her crunchy mix of peppers, celery, cabbage, apples and grapes. Not overpowering, it complements their flavors instead of hiding them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup shredded cabbage
3/4 cup chopped red apple
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and salt. Stir into pepper mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CHILE AND LIME



Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Salad with Chile and Lime image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small jicama
1 small English cucumber
1 small ripe cantaloupe
1 small ripe pineapple
1 small ripe mango
1 cup raspberries
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
2 limes, juiced
Zest of 1 lime
Kosher salt
Ground chile piquin

Steps:

  • Peel the jicama and cut into matchstick-size pieces. You should have about 1 cup. Peel alternating strips from the cucumber, then halve and slice one half into thin slices. Store the other half for another use. Halve the cantaloupe, discard the seeds and scoop out 1 cup melon balls. Reserve the rest for another use. Trim the peel from the pineapple and halve. Reserve half for another use. Halve the remaining half, remove the core, and thinly slice. Peel the mango, cut off the cheeks, and thinly slice.
  • Combine the prepped fruit in a bowl with the raspberries. Add the honey, lime juice, zest, some salt and chile powder to taste.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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