Fruit Salad - Putting a New Spin on Fruit Salad

How many different recipes do you know for fruitbe combined with cubes of Havarti cheese and
salad? Most people immediately think of fruit cocktailtopped with a light fruity dressing. Other fruit and
smothered in whipped topping. A few others maycheese combinations include grapes and goat cheese
think of fruit suspended in brightly colored Jell-O. Fruitor peaches and smoked gouda.
salad can be so much more.Fruit salad has grown up and gone beyond the simple
Fruit salad can focus on a single type of fruit, such ascan of fruit cocktail covered in whipped topping. Any
grapes. You can combine all different colors of grapesof these salads would be delicious with your next
in a salad with a light dressing and have a lovely lightmeal. Make the most of seasonal fruit when you
dish to enjoy. Another option would be a salad mademake fruit salad. You will be rewarded with sweet,
of various melons. You can combine fruit that havejuicy flavor and lots of nutrition.
something in common, like tropical fruits. A saladRecipe for Peach, Tomato, and Avocado Salad
made of pineapple, mango, star fruit, papayas and soThis is a very simple yet beautiful salad that will elicit
on can be served with a complementary dressing asoohs and ahhs from everyone.
a side dish or a dessert.What You Need
You can use unusual types of fruit in your salad, like- 3 peaches, peeled and sliced
the recipe shared here. Pairing avocados with- 3 tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
peaches and tomatoes makes for a colorful, delicious- 2 avocados, peeled and cut into thin wedges
salad that is full of nutrition. This salad proves that- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
fruit salads do not have to be overly sweet. You can- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
pair up fruit and greens to make a nice fruit salad.- 1 Tablespoon mustard
Pears go exceptionally well with salad greens, for- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
example. Try adding fruit to a pasta salad. Apples- Salt and pepper, to tasteHow to Make It
make a good choice because they offer a firmPeel and slice your fruit. Arrange the fruit slices
texture in contrast with the softer pasta.attractively on a platter in a circular pattern,
If you like a little spice, try a curried fruit salad. Curryalternating peach, tomato and avocado.
powder is added to yogurt as the dressing forIn a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice,
seasonal fruit like strawberries, blueberries, andmustard and chopped basil leaves. Season with salt
peaches. Another way to spice up your fruit is toand pepper to taste. Drizzle the dressing over the
combine it with ginger, lemon juice and honey. Fruittop of the fruit slices. Garnish with a large basil crown.
can also be combined with cheese to make anServes 4 to 6.
unusual yet tasty salad. Ripe melon and berries can