Fruit and nut salad is a refreshing and healthy dish perfect for any occasion. It combines the natural sweetness of fruits with the crunchy texture of nuts for a delightful flavor combination. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, a light lunch, or a sweet treat, fruit and nut salad is a great option. With countless variations and endless possibilities, there's a fruit and nut salad recipe out there to suit every taste and dietary preference.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
RANCHY FRUIT AND NUT SALAD
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
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
FROZEN FRUIT AND NUT SALAD
For a cool treat, I serve this frozen salad. The fruit is so flavorful and is so easy to whip up.-Betty Shaw, Weirton, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine milk and pie filling. Add oranges, pineapple and nuts. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spread in a 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cover and freeze. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Cut into squares; serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
FRUIT AND NUT CURRIED RICE SALAD
Serve well chilled for a delicious side dish for a picnic or barbecue dinner. This is an exotic, crunchy salad.
Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO
Categories Coconut
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook rice with water, salt and butter according to package directions.
- Chill.
- Cut bananas into 1/2 inch slices.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over banana slices.
- In a large bowl, combine rice, celery, raisins, peanuts, pimiento and chives.
- Toss lightly and chill.
- Combine mayonnaise, cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, curry powder, dry mustard and hot pepper sauce.
- Mix well. Add bananas.
- Toss all but salad greens.
- Arrange mixture on crisp salad greens on chilled salad plates.
- Garnish with toasted coconut and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.6, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 776.4, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 16.1, Protein 7.4
FRUIT, NUT, AND SEED SALAD
Serve this salad as a light lunch or alongside a piece of chicken or fish for dinner. Light and refreshing with simple flavors, it's delicious. Apples add crunch and a touch of sweetness. We loved the nuts throughout. A simple dressing has a slight tang and lets the salad flavors shine. Make this your own by adjusting with your...
Provided by cindy sandberg
Categories Salads
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Combine all salad ingredients and toss.
- 2. Combine vinaigrette ingredients and whisk or shake vigorously.
- 3. Drizzle salad with dressing. Enjoy!
QUINOA FRUIT AND NUT SALAD
This salad is amazing! The Quinoa is very chewy and has a delicate nutty flavor; mix in tart cherries,apples and roasted pecans then you have one fantastic salad for any occasion. Did I mention, it is extremely healthy too. Quinoa is packed full of vitamins and it is considered a superfood. Well, I could eat salads like this...
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Other Salads
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Gather your ingredients, dice up your cherries.
- 2. Rinse you quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan and immediately add your quinoa. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from stove and pour into a bowl and let it cool for at least 15 minutes.
- 3. Next, whisk together your honey, lemon juice and olive oil. Peel, slice or dice your apple and put it into your dressing and mix up. Add your chopped cherries and pecans. When Quiona is cool add this mixture to it and stir until dressing is covering the whole salad. Now you are ready to serve.
- 4. Addt'l info:---Quinoa is a great food for people who must follow wheat-free/gluten-free diets because Quinoa doesn't contain gluten. Quinoa can be substituted for almost any other grain. ---Quinoa has a nutty, smoky flavor and is less filling than other grains and pastas. ---Quinoa was a sacred grain, hailed by the Incas as the Mother of all Grains.
FRUIT AND NUT SALAD
Steps:
- Dice Nectarines keeping the skin in tack, discarding the pit. Slice banana into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place in mixing bowl along with the nuts and brownie pieces. Drizzle a reasonable amount of Maple Syrup over the top and toss until well combined.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, ripe fruits and nuts. This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and nutritious.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations of fruits and nuts. There are endless possibilities, so find what you like best.
- Add some crunch to your salad with a variety of nuts. Walnuts, almonds, pecans, and pistachios are all great options.
- Use a light dressing or vinaigrette to avoid overpowering the flavors of the fruits and nuts. A simple olive oil and vinegar dressing is always a good choice.
- Serve your salad immediately after making it. This will prevent the fruits from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
Fruit and nut salads are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh produce. They are perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at a barbecue or potluck. With so many different combinations of fruits and nuts to choose from, there is sure to be a fruit and nut salad that everyone will enjoy.
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