Big Fruit Salad Recipes

VERY EASY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, grapes, kiwis, and bananas. Gently mix in peaches. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

BIG FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the 2 melons in half, then scrap out the innards.
• Cut into 1/4's then 1/8's.
• Fillet from the skin and chop into 1/2-inch chunks.
• Toss into a BIG mixing bowl.
• Peel the mangoes and cut from the core then cut the two bigger pieces in half and chop into 1/2-inch chunks.
• Toss into the BIG mixing bowl.
• Wash the berries, and cut the tops off the strawberries and cut the big ones into halves of quarters.
• Toss into the BIG mixing bowl, then toss all the ingredients together.
• Peel and slice the kiwis into 1/4-inch rounds and place around the edges of the bowl for presentation.
• On the small holed side of your cheese grater (or with a micro plane), zest 2 of the limes and then place the zest in a small bowl.
• Juice all 4 of the limes into the bowl with the zest and then whisk in the sugar.
• Pour over the fruit salad and let sit for at least 4 hours before serving.

BIG FESTIVE SALAD

Steps:

• For the candied nuts: In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, toast the pistachios and hazelnuts until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar, salt, vanilla and 1 tablespoon water directly to the pan with the nuts and stir to coat them. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 additional minute. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool, 12 to 15 minutes.
• For the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper in a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake to combine. Set aside.
• For the salad: Spread the arugula, kale and spinach over a large round platter, leaving space in the center of the platter (it should look like a holiday wreath). Top the greens with the radicchio. Arrange the mandarin segments over the greens. Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds, cranberries, blueberries and cooled candied nuts.
• Lastly, sprinkle with the Parmesan, creating the look of snow. Shake the dressing one more time and pour it into a serving bowl. Place the bowl in the center of the platter and serve.