Best Spring Greens Fruit Salad Crowd Size Recipes

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SPRING GREENS FRUIT SALAD (CROWD SIZE)



Spring Greens Fruit Salad (Crowd Size) image

What a beautiful and inviting salad boasting colorful fruit and greens! Best of all, YOU can make it--it's easy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
Dash of salt
6 cups mixed baby greens
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
1 cup diced Gouda cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix vinegar, oil, honey, marjoram and salt.
  • In large serving bowl, mix baby greens, strawberries, peaches and cheese. Add vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 110 mg

FRUIT SALAD FOR A CROWD



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Fresh fruit tossed in a bright citrus dressing with just a hint of cinnamon is a great, easy-to-make dish when you're feeding a crowd. It's always one of the first dishes to go on my buffet table. Whether you're hosting a holiday party, family reunion, block party, or tailgating, this fruit salad will be a fan favorite!

Provided by Donya Mullins

Categories     Breakfast     Salad     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups red seedless grapes
3 cups green seedless grapes
2 cups cubed pineapple
2 cups cubed cantaloupe
3 cups quartered strawberries - washed with caps removed
2 pints blueberries
1 and 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Wash grapes and blueberries. Set aside to drain.
  • Place all fruit in a large tin foil baking pan and set aside.
  • In a medium size bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey and cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Pour dressing over fruit and gently toss with large spoon. Cover fruit with plastic wrap and place in fridge or cooler until ready to serve.

CRUNCHY APPLE MIXED GREENS SALAD



Crunchy Apple Mixed Greens Salad image

Whenever our staff celebrates a birthday or a special occasion, "Mary's Apple Salad" is always at the top of the wish list! The ingredients can also be prepared the day before and put together in a flash for our teachers' 20 minute lunch time.-Mary Robertson, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
2 large apples, chopped
2 cups bagel chips, coarsely crushed
1-1/2 cups honey-roasted peanuts
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1-1/4 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

FRUITED MIXED GREENS SALAD



Fruited Mixed Greens Salad image

Thanks to all the fruits and veggies in this attention-getting side salad, you'll enjoy a good dose of antioxidants. Ann Yarber - Goldsby, OK

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup fresh arugula or additional fresh baby spinach
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup canned diced beets
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup sliced radishes
DRESSING:
2/3 cup fat-free poppy seed salad dressing
3 tablespoons red raspberry preserves
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MIXED FRUIT AND SPRING GREENS WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE-ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Fruit and Spring Greens with White Chocolate-Orange Vinaigrette image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15-ounce) can Mandarin oranges
5 ounces pre-washed spring greens
2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
1/2 pint blueberries
1/4 cup Champagne wine vinegar
1/3 cup reserved Mandarin orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Drain Mandarin oranges and reserve juice. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and fruit. Set aside.
  • To make the dressing, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine vinegar, 1/3 cup reserved Mandarin juice, salt, and sugar. Gently heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in white chocolate until melted. Set aside to cool. Do not refrigerate, as white chocolate will set.
  • Before serving, slowly whisk in olive oil. Spoon desired amount over salad and toss. Serve remaining dressing on side.

SPRING SALAD WITH FRUIT, FETA, AND PECANS



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We love this fresh and fruity salad. It's beautiful, colorful and so yummy. The strawberries and mandarin oranges are just sweet enough to mix with the savory feta cheese. The nuttiness of the pecans is a great addition. What really brings this all together is the homemade raspberry vinaigrette. It's the perfect balance of...

Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

SALAD INGREDIENTS:
4 c spring mix greens, washed and rinsed well
1 can(s) mandarin oranges, drained, 4 oz.
6 medium strawberries, washed and sliced
1/3 c crumbled Feta cheese
1/4 c chopped pecans
RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
6 tsp raspberry preserves
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Raspberry Vinaigrette: Blend all ingredients together well, (a small whisk works great). Drizzle over salad just before serving.
  • 2. Wash and dry the greens well, then just before serving, plate each individual salad bowl with the greens.
  • 3. Divide the oranges, strawberries, feta cheese and chopped pecans onto each plate for a beautiful presentation. (The pecans can be toasted for a nuttier flavor, if desired.)
  • 4. Lightly drizzle with the vinaigrette just before serving, and put the rest of it on the table in case anyone wants more with their salad.

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