TEXAS FRUIT SALAD

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This is a great spring/summer salad to serve when you're looking for something a little different. It's colorful, healthy, and looks beautiful! Originally from the Houston Chronical's food section featuring favorite spring menus.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Fruit

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 ripe avocado
10 cups mixed baby greens, about
3 kiwi fruits, peeled, cut lengthwise in half, and sliced
2 red grapefruits or 2 pink grapefruit, sectioned
1 pint strawberry, hulled and sliced

Steps:

  • To make dressing, whisk together in a small bowl the oil, vinegar, nuts, orange juice, lime juice and zest, basil, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • For salad, cut avocado in half.
  • Cut 1 half into cubes.
  • Cut remaining half into 8 wedges and set aside for garnish.
  • In a large bowl, combine avocado cubes, greens, kiwi, grapefruit, and strawberries.
  • Drizzle with dressing and toss until evenly coated.
  • Arrange avocado slices on top and serve.

Sibusiso Ngema
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This fruit salad is a healthy and delicious snack that is perfect for any occasion.


Steve Graham
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This fruit salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits. It is also a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Ethan Lynch
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I love this fruit salad! It is so easy to make and it is always a hit with my family and friends.


KASHIF EJAZ
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This fruit salad is perfect for a summer party. It is light and refreshing, and the colors are so beautiful.


Cornelius Mawutor Akpah
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This fruit salad is a healthy and refreshing snack. I love that it is made with fresh fruit and that the dressing is not too sweet.


Ahmed Nayeem
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This fruit salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a bunch of fruit that I need to use up, and this is a great way to do it.


Irine Kanga
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. The fruit salad was delicious and the dressing was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Blaze Davis
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This fruit salad is so easy to make and it is always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of fruits and the dressing is always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jullien Kojo-Aboagye
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I made this fruit salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of fruits and the dressing was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Barbare Natriashvili
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This fruit salad is a refreshing and healthy treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of fruits is delicious and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


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