Fruit salads are a great way to incorporate fresh produce into your diet.
Fruit salads are an excellent way to showcase fresh produce. However, the usual combination of bananas, apples and oranges can get a bit boring at times. Update your everyday fruit salad with some savory ingredients and unexpected herbs. These salads are delicious anytime of day, paired either with your morning coffee or your dinner steak.
Cucumber Watermelon Salad
This crisp, cool salad combines two very refreshing ingredients and gives them a minty kick. Cut 2 lbs. of watermelon into medium-sized chunks. Peel and slice 1 large cucumber. Thinly slice 1/4 cup red onion. Tear or slice 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Honey-Lemon Fruit Salad
This sweetly refreshing fruit salad is great as either breakfast or dessert. You can use just about any fruit you like and it's still bound to turn out delicious. Cut 1 small cantaloupe into medium-sized chunks. Slice 2 bananas. Wash and slice 4 cups of your favorite berries. Peel and slice 3 kiwis. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, microwave 2 tbsp. lemon juice and 3 tsp. honey for 30 seconds. Whisk vigorously until the honey has dissolved. Add 1/2 tsp. nutmeg to the mixture, then pour over the fruit. Serve immediately.
Cherry Tomato Cantaloupe Salad
This sweet and savory combination pairs well with barbecue fare. Cut half a cantaloupe into medium-sized cubes. Wash and slice 1 pint-sized container of cherry tomatoes. If you prefer, you may use grape tomatoes, strawberry tomatoes, or any small, sweet tomatoes. Slice or tear 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Green Strawberry Salad
This dish is an interesting update on the usual strawberries and cream. Including some leafy greens makes this delicious to serve alongside dinner or breakfast. Wash and slice 2 pint-sized containers of strawberries. Wash and blot dry 1 pint of raspberries. Wash and slice one small bunch of baby arugula. Toss all ingredients in a large bowl with 1/2 tsp. salt and the zest of 1 lemon. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, 2 tbsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, the juice of 2 lemons and the zest of 1 lemon. Serve the salad with the dressing on the side to prevent it from getting soggy.
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