Best 10 Exotic Salad Recipes

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When it comes to creating a truly exotic salad, there are endless possibilities to explore. From vibrant fruits and vegetables to aromatic herbs and spices, the flavors and textures that can be combined are truly limitless. Whether you're seeking a light and refreshing appetizer, a hearty and satisfying main course, or a colorful and crunchy side dish, there's an exotic salad recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. With a little creativity and some culinary curiosity, you can embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling inspired and satisfied.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

EXOTIC LIME SYRUP FOR FRESH FRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 inch long by 1/4-inch wide strip of lime peel
1/8 teaspoon turmeric or saffron
2 whole cardamom pods, crushed, 1 whole star anise and 1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Simmer the water and sugar, ginger, lime peel, turmeric or saffron, whole spices for 5 minutes. Let cool and strain out spices. Stir in fresh lime juice before serving over fruit.

MOM'S EXOTIC CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Mom's Exotic Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rickoholic83

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 cup celery, sliced
1 lb seedless grapes, halved
1 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups pineapple tidbits

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients (chicken through almonds.).
  • In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
  • Pour dressing over salad ingredients and mix well.
  • Garnish with pineapple tidbits.
  • Serve plain, as sandwiches, or on top of a bed of lettuce.

FRUIT SALAD WITH EXOTIC LIME SYRUP



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Make and share this Fruit Salad With Exotic Lime Syrup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boyz 5

Categories     Melons

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups diced melon
4 kiwi, diced
1 fresh mango
1 large orange, diced
1 fresh papaya, diced
1 1/2 cups strawberries, diced
1 apple, diced
1/2 cup pineapple, diced
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 slice lime peel
2 cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Add to or take away from the salad items to 'personalize' your salad.
  • Combine diced (seeds removed) fruit ingredients in a bowl.
  • Combine water, sugar, ginger, lime peel, cinnamon sticks and honey in a saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes to reduce.
  • Cool and strain out cinnamon sticks and lime peel.
  • Stir in fresh lime juice immediately before pouring over fruit salad.
  • Toss gently and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.6, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.6, Carbohydrate 99.4, Fiber 8, Sugar 85.6, Protein 2.7

EXOTIC CHICKEN SALAD



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Heidi Kinzie who was kind enough to share their home with us for a photo shoot and provide us with lunch gave this recipe to me. The salad was so good, I couldn't leave without the recipe! Pairs well with Gallo Family Vineyards White Zinfandel.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup cream of coconut
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup canola oil
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup seedless red grapes
3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Lettuce leaves
Toasted flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a blender container, combine cream of coconut, vinegar, mustard, salt and garlic. Cover and process until smooth. With motor running, slowly add oil in a steady stream. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes and nuts. Add dressing and toss well to combine. Serve in lettuce leaves and sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts :

EXOTIC FRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup finely diced fresh pineapple or stemmed sliced strawberries
2 bananas, sliced
Exotic lime syrup (see recipe below)
Toasted coconut and fresh mint leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Center a pile of diced pineapple in the middle of a dessert plate; wreath the pineapple with slices of banana and spoon some exotic lime syrup over the top. Garnish with toasted coconut and fresh mint.

EXOTIC FRUIT SALAD



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The recipe is from the Royal Caribbean International Cookbook. A delicious refreshing tropical fruit salad. Makes one remember the cool night breezes and bright warm sun of the islands.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Mango

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup diced papaya
1/3 cup diced mango
1/3 cup diced honeydew melon
1/3 cup diced cantaloupe
1/3 cup diced seedless watermelon
8 strawberries, washed and quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup papaya nectar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 slices fresh pineapple, diced
mint sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a nonreactive bowl, combine all the fruit; add the papaya nectar and lime juice, toss to coat.
  • Divide the salad among 4 chilled serving plates and garnish with mint spring, serve immediately.

EXTRAVAGANT AND EXOTIC FRUIT SALAD



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This salad came to me when my Asian roommate, Nina, introduced me to Lychees. The rest was from my experience trying fruits over the 19 years I've been alive.

Provided by Chef Penn State

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can lychees, drained
1 mango, seeded and cubed
1 (15 ounce) can loganberries, drained
10 fresh cherries
1 (15 ounce) can peaches, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
6 tablespoons Cool Whip Topping

Steps:

  • Combine all fruits except the cherries into a mixing bowl.
  • Slice cherries into half and remove the seeds.
  • Mix the cherries in with the other fruits.
  • Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Serve with just a dollop of Whipped topping.

EXOTIC SALAD



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This salad is delicious! Everyone I serve it to loves it, and it looks beautiful as well. Excellent for summer barbecues. This recipe is a hit!!!

Provided by Tara

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (6 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
1 (14.25 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and sliced
1 (15 ounce) can baby corn, drained
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
4 leaves fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine mushrooms, olives, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm and baby corn.
  • In a small bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and basil. Pour over vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 783.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

EXOTIC CHICKEN SALAD, DIABETIC FARE WITH "NORMAL" SUBS



Exotic Chicken Salad, Diabetic Fare With

Perfect for a pic nic, on crackers as an appetizer, or on toast for lunch on a hot summer afternoon.

Provided by Pagan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups chicken, shredded and boiled or 4 cups turkey
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/8 cup fat-free margarine
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup white grapes
1/4 cup red grapes
1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute or 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon raspberry vinegar
1/2 cup green onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 potatoes, boiled and cubed
2 egg whites, boiled and minced

Steps:

  • In a small pan, boil grapes in Altern or sugar and enough water to cover the grapes until grapes are tender, remove, drain, cool, and slice.
  • Combine remaining ingredients with grapes and serve hot or cold.
  • Enjoy!

EXOTIC FRUIT SALAD



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Categories     Fruit     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ripe Mango
2 Red Ripe Pitahayas
4 Litchies
1 ripe Papaya
3 ripe Kiwi fruit
1/ 2 Pineapple
Borges - Girona, Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil
Edible flowers
Black, green and red peppercorns to be grinded
PEEL ALL FRUIT AND CUT INTO LENGHTWISE SLIM SLICES
MOUNT AS IN LAYERS, THE SALAD ALTERNATIVELY WITH SLICES OF EACH OF THE FRUITS
PLACE THE FLOWERS ON TOP OR FRESH MINT LEAVES
SPRINKLE THE PEPPERCORNS TO TASTE ( GRINDED )
DRIZZLE THE GOLDEN LIGHT OLIVE OIL
serve with a glass of EXTRA BRUT SPARKLING WHITE WINE CALLED CAVA FROM SANT SADURNI D´ANOIA, BARCELONA or SEMI SWEET ... REFRESHING ...

Steps:

  • 1) PEEL ALL FRUIT AND CUT INTO LENGTH WISE SLIM SLICES 2) MOUNT IN LAYERS, THE SALAD ALTERNATIVELY WITH SLICES OF EACH OF THE FRUITS 3) PLACE THE FLOWERS ON TOP OR FRESH MINT LEAVES 4) SPRINKLE THE PEPPERCORNS TO TASTE ( GRINDED ) 5) DRIZZLE THE GOLDEN LIGHT OLIVE OIL 6) SERVE WITH A GLASS OF SPARKLING EXTRA BRUT OR SEMI SWEET CAVA FROM BARCELONA

Tips for Making Exotic Salads:

  • Use a variety of ingredients: The more diverse the ingredients in your salad, the more flavorful and interesting it will be. Try to incorporate a variety of colors, textures, and flavors.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are no rules when it comes to making exotic salads. Feel free to mix and match different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique recipes.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your salad. Whenever possible, use fresh, organic produce.
  • Dress your salad lightly: A light dressing will help to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them. Avoid using heavy, creamy dressings.
  • Serve your salad immediately: Salads are best enjoyed fresh. Once you've dressed your salad, serve it immediately.

Conclusion:

Exotic salads are a delicious and healthy way to add variety to your meals. By following these tips, you can create your own unique and flavorful exotic salads that will impress your friends and family. So get creative and start experimenting with different ingredients and flavors today!

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