When it comes to holiday meals, there's always a place for a refreshing and vibrant tossed salad with fruit. With an array of colors, flavors, and textures, this classic side dish is perfect for any festive occasion. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy option or a delightful complement to a hearty main course, a holiday tossed salad with fruit is sure to impress your guests.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD
"I served this fresh and colorful blend at a New Year's dinner party, and it was an instant success," relates Carol Dilcher from Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Since you use packaged greens, it takes just a few moments to put all the ingredients together.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, oranges, cranberries, apple, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CONTEST-WINNING HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD
With its red and green ingredients, this salad is perfect for Christmas meals. Local cranberries and blue cheese make a great combination with salad greens, apples, walnuts and a simple cranberry vinaigrette. It's a family favorite.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, apples, blue cheese, cranberries, walnuts and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD WITH FRUIT
Make and share this Holiday Tossed Salad with Fruit recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Fruit
Time 5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, oranges, cranberries, apple, walnuts, and cheese.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving; toss to coat.
FALL HARVEST FRUIT SALAD
This salad is a delicious way to enjoy the best of the fall fruit harvest.
Provided by Amanda W
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Coat pears and apples in lemon juice.
- Mix dried cranberries, walnuts, granola, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Toss pears and apples into the mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 28.2 g
MOM'S HOLIDAY FRUIT SALAD
Make and share this mom's holiday fruit salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by teekie
Categories Pineapple
Time 5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- mix all ingredients and refrigerate 5-6 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 72.8, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 39.8, Protein 8.3
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit and vegetables. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Choose a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to tossed salads, so feel free to add your own favorite ingredients.
- Make a dressing that complements the flavors of your salad. A simple vinaigrette is always a good option, but you can also try something more creative, like a honey mustard dressing or a poppy seed dressing.
- Serve your salad immediately. Tossed salads are best when they're fresh, so don't let them sit around for too long before serving.
Conclusion:
A tossed salad is a healthy and refreshing dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a tossed salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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