WILD 'BOUT FRUIT SALAD

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Sam Talbot's offering on Top Chef. Everyone was raving about it, so I just had to try it! This makes two very satisfying servings, but there is enough of the lemon/oil to toss more spinach in and plenty chimichurri sauce for at least 2-4 more servings. I diced the fruit up for the first batch, but for the second I just did a rough chop. It might not be as refined looking, but it was wonderful. One thing I did that I felt added to the flavor profile was a slight sprinkling of fine sea salt to finish it off. Wonderful salad. I plan on serving it many times next summer when the melons are at their peak. I am a light weight when it comes to spicy food and I thought the amount of red chili flakes was just right.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup diced pineapple
1/4 cup diced watermelon
1/4 cup green seedless grapes or 1/4 cup red seedless grapes, mixed cut in half
1/4 cup diced cantaloupe
1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper, strips
1 tablespoon red chili pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped shallot
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 cups chopped Baby Spinach
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup shredded gouda cheese

Steps:

  • Chimichurri sauce: Combine all ingredients in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Combine fruit and red peppers with chimichurri sauce.
  • Mix well to coat all fruit.
  • Cover and set aside to allow to marinate for 10-30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
  • To serve, divide spinach between two plates. Arrange fruit mixture on top of spinach and garnish with shredded gouda cheese. (I used a slotted spoon to drain off excess sauce).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1046.4, Fat 96.9, SaturatedFat 13.5, Sodium 639.2, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 20.4, Protein 7.3

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