148 fruity salad Recipes

zucchini , julienned (i use the julienne blade on my mandoline, you can use your awesome knife skills if you don tsp have 1, or thinly slice the on the diagonal. ), kosher salt, fresh lemon juice (or to taste), fresh soft herbs (such as basil, parsley, oregano, chives, mix and match at will), finely chopped, fruity extra virgin olive oil (or to taste), freshly ground pepper, toasted chopped walnut pieces (i used these, but i think pine nuts would be equally good), optional (but read my note)

raspberry-flavored jell-o, fruity red wine, chilled orange juice, fresh lemon juice, oranges, green seedless grapes , halved lengthwise (about 7 oz), sliced hulled strawberries, grapes and strawberries, orange slices

carrots, peeled and sliced into thin coins on a mandoline or with the slicing attachment of a food processor (to yield 5 cups; see notes), salt, divided, garlic clove, cumin seeds (see notes ), freshly squeezed orange juice, sherry vinegar, mild honey, freshly ground black pepper, minced fresh cilantro , plus several cilantro leaves for garnish, fruity extra-virgin olive oil, manchego cheese (see notes), shaved with a vegetable peeler, whole bibb lettuce leaves, washed and dried

unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained, unsweetened dark sweet cherries, drained, cubed cantaloupe, cubed seeded watermelon, cubed honeydew, canola oil, orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, paprika

fennel bulbs, stalks discarded, celery ribs, leaves discarded and stalks thinly sliced, ball buffalo mozzarella (optional), grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, good-quality fruity extra virgin olive oil, fine sea salt

unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced, day-old italian bread , cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices, dead-ripe meaty tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into quarters, minced red onion, fruity extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh tarragon, kosher salt, grindings black pepper

ripe tomatoes, cored, ripe avocados, lemon , juice of, very small red onion, peeled, sliced paper-thin and separated into rings, balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar, fruity olive oil, fresh ground black pepper

fennel bulbs, stalks discarded, pale inner (white ) celery stalks, leaves discarded and stalks thinly sliced, ball buffalo mozzarella (optional), roughly torn, grated lemon zest (preferably from an unwaxed organic lemon), fresh lemon juice, good-quality fruity extra-virgin olive oil, fine sea salt

cooked black beans, drained and rinsed if canned, tomatoes, seeded and cut into a 1/4-inch dice or as many halved cherry tomatoes as you like (the sugar snack variety are great in this dish), fresh, thawed frozen, or drained canned corn kernels, scallions, minced, jalapeno chile, seeded , ribs removed, and minced, chopped fresh cilantro (or to taste), garlic cloves, minced (or to taste), avocado, diced (optional), fruity olive oil, fresh lime juice, ground red pepper/cayenne (optional, to taste), salt

raspberry jell-o gelatin, fruity red wine, chilled orange juice, fresh lemon juice, oranges, green seedless grape , halved lengthwise (about 7 oz), sliced hulled strawberry, grapes, strawberry, orange slice

red bliss potatoes , scrubbed but not peeled, kosher salt plus more to taste, cold water, dry white wine, parsley stems, black peppercorns, fresh thyme, white wine, minced shallots, fruity extra-virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper to taste, minced flat-leaf parsley leaves

peaches, drained, pineapple chunks, drained, chopped frozen strawberries, bananas , dipped in lemon juice, cool whip

sliced pickled beets (16 oz) undrained, orange juice, fresh basil finely chopped, pepper, olive oil, baby spinach or other greens, honeydew or cantaloupe cut into bite sized pieces, fresh peaches peeled, cut in wedges, fresh blueberries or strawberries, toasted sliced almonds

fresh strawberries, apples (i use someting tart), oranges (i use navel), maraschino cherry, mandarin orange

hearts of romaine lettuce, washed and spun dry, red pepper , roasted, seeded, peeled, sliced into thin strips, cucumber, peeled, cut into chunks, red-ripe tomato, cut into chunks, black kalamata olives, pitted, extra virgin olive oil (use a fruity green 1), fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh oregano, freshly ground pepper, feta cheese

cantaloupe , seeds removed, salt and pepper, fruity extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar (i ve used red with good results), snipped fresh chives or 2 tsp scallion tops, soppressata , cut into thin strips (or your favorite salami)

fennel bulbs, stalks discarded, ball buffalo mozzarella (optional), grated lemon zest (preferably from an unwaxed organic lemon), fresh lemon juice, good-quality fruity extra virgin olive oil, fine sea salt

tomato-vegetable juice, lemon juice, lemon-flavored vodka, horseradish (freshly grated or prepared ), worcestershire sauce, freshly ground black pepper, shakes hot sauce, salt, cooked and chopped lobster meat, good quality, fruity olive oil, grated lemon zest, chopped chives, salt and freshly ground white pepper