Indulge in a delightful and refreshing journey with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect fruit salad topped with crunchy almonds. Discover the art of selecting the finest fruits, achieving the ideal balance of flavors and textures, and creating an aesthetically pleasing presentation that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.
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FRUIT & ALMOND SALAD
Escape from the ordinary: Mandarin oranges and fresh raspberries add a bright and refreshing twist to salad greens, with sliced almonds providing a fun crunch.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 10m
Yield Makes 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
- Add dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g
FRUIT SALAD WITH ORANGE-VANILLA SYRUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the sugar, 1 cup water, orange zest, juice and vanilla bean in a small pan and stir to dissolve the sugar. Then bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes to thicken. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare all the fruit in a large bowl, pour the cooled syrup over the top and toss together. Decorate with mint leaves and chill until ready to serve.
FRUIT-TOPPED ALMOND CAKE
All that's needed to enhance a simple almond-flavored cake is an outstanding berry garnish. Beautiful!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously spray bottom and side of 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray with flour.
- In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
- Bake and cool as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds.
- Place berries in medium bowl. In 1-quart saucepan, heat preserves and apple juice to boiling, stirring frequently. Pour over berries; toss berries until coated with preserves mixture. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Gently cut off any dome from top of cake, using serrated knife, to make top level. On serving plate, place cake, sliced side down. Arrange berries on cake; drizzle with syrup remaining in bowl. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Store leftover cake covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 0 g
TOASTED ALMOND FRUIT SALAD
"Love the idea of a simple fruit salad with chopped almonds that is tossed together a few hours before serving and left to marinate. Then, at the last minute, toss in the nuts (that have been baked with sugar and dry ginger). Top with sorbet and basil as a light, refreshing treat."-- Alex Guarnaschelli
Provided by Fisher® Nuts
Time 27m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, bring ½ cup water and ½ cup of the sugar to a simmer and cook until the sugar dissolves, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a small bowl. Add the lemon juice and zest. Refrigerate.
- Caramelize the nuts: Rinse out the pan used to make the syrup and dry well. Add the remaining ¾ cup sugar and enough water for it to look like wet sand. Cook over medium heat until the sugar caramelizes and browns, 5-8 minutes. Add the almonds and carefully stir to coat the nuts with the caramelized sugar. Season with the dry ginger and a pinch salt. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool and harden. When hard, break into bite size pieces.
- Assemble the salad: Toss the blackberries, raspberries and apple slices with the lemon syrup in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve. The colder the fruit, the better. When ready to serve, top with the almond brittle, a ¼ cup scoop of raspberry sorbet and the basil leaves. Serve immediately.
BEST SPINACH FRUIT SALAD (W/GLAZED ALMONDS)
I pair this wonderful spinach salad up with my Recipe #215827 and top with wonderfully easy Glazed Almonds and fruit!
Provided by Sharon Anne
Categories Berries
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Salad & Fruit: Layer salad ingredients onto salad plates, top with cooled Glazed Almonds and serve optionally with Best Raspberry Dressing (Vinaigrette).
- Glazed Almonds: Heat a heavy skillet on high heat, add almonds and sprinkle generously with sugar, stirring until sugar melts.
- Caution: The molten sugar is very HOT. Transfer nuts to cool completely on a plate.
- Break up into pieces.
APPLE ALMOND SALAD
Fruit by itself tends to get left alone at potlucks, unless it's whipped into a sweet and tangy crunchy salad like this one! -Critina Wheeler, Upton, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, almonds and cranberries. Combine whipped topping and mayonnaise. Add to apple mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SUGARED TOASTED ALMOND SALAD TOPPING
This simple topping turns an average salad into something above and beyond! I pair these with my sweet sour salad dressing and they make an amazing salad! I like to make up a big batch of these and keep them on-hand in an airtight container to use as a salad topper. I like to toast my almonds to a nice medium-brown, they take on a bolder flavor and really mix well in any salad.
Provided by Dave Hirschler
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Cook and stir almonds and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and almonds turn golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer almonds to the prepared baking sheet to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sugar 6.4 g
BAKED APRICOTS WITH ALMOND TOPPING
A short time in the oven softens sweet apricots and intensifies their flavor. The buttery almond-and-brown-sugar topping turns golden after baking, adding a nutty crunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking dish. Process almonds and brown sugar in a food processor until almonds are finely chopped. Add butter; process until just combined.
- Place apricot halves, cut sides up, in buttered baking dish. Cover top of each apricot half with almond mixture. Bake until apricots are soft and almond mixture is deep golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer 3 apricot halves to each serving plate. Serve warm.
FRUIT SALAD W/ ALMOND TOPPING
This recipe is a quick and unique twist on plain old fruit salad. I usually keep the topping in my fridge and top ice cream or yogurt with it. It's a quick throw together for a last minute get-together. Any combination of fruit can be used with the topping, the possibilities are endless. Great at breakfast time too!
Provided by Designing Diva
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all fruit in a medium salad bowl and set aside.
- Mix the almonds and the sugar together; place mixture in a skillet on high heat, stirring constantly,just until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove mixture from heat and spread on wax paper, allowing almond topping to cool completely.
- When completely cooled, break into pieces.
- Do not top salad with topping until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 22.6, Protein 6.6
Tips:
- When choosing fruits for your salad, opt for fresh, ripe, and seasonal varieties.
- To prevent browning, toss fruits like apples, pears, and bananas in a mixture of lemon juice and water before adding them to the salad.
- For a refreshing twist, consider adding some citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, or limes.
- If you're looking for a sweeter salad, add some berries or tropical fruits like mangoes, pineapples, or papayas.
- For an extra crunch, incorporate some nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
- To make the almond topping, use a food processor to grind the almonds until they resemble coarse crumbs.
- For a healthier topping, use honey or maple syrup instead of refined sugar.
Conclusion:
Fruit salad with almond topping is a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its vibrant colors, refreshing flavors, and crunchy texture, it's a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack or a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. So next time you're in need of a quick and easy dessert, give this fruit salad with almond topping a try.
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