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SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Summer Fruit Salad image

A tangy cream cheese dressing makes this refreshing salad special. I've found it's a big hit at potlucks, whether served as a salad or dessert. It makes a luscious finale on those sultry summer days when baking is out of the question. -James Korzenowski, Fennville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
SALAD:
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups pineapple tidbits
1-1/2 cups seedless green or red grapes, halved
1-1/2 cups diced peaches or nectarines
1 cup fresh blueberries or raspberries
1/4 cup sugar
Leaf lettuce

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in the juices until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into the eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160° and is thickened. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add juice mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Sprinkle with sugar; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BEST SALAD RECIPES: EASY GREEK SALAD

Best Salad Recipes: Easy Greek Salad image

One of our favorite salad recipes! This easy Greek salad recipe is a flavorful, refreshing side dish!

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove (minced)
½ teaspoon dried oregano (more for sprinkling)
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 English cucumber (cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced ¼-inch thick)
1 green bell pepper (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
5 ounces feta cheese (cut into ½ inch cubes)
⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives
⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
On a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and olives. Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss. Sprinkle with a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves. Season to taste and serve.

EPIC SUMMER SALAD

Epic summer salad image

Perfect for BBQs and buffets, this is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients - no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories Lunch, Supper

Time 10m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

400g black beans , drained
2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves , roughly chopped
500g heritage tomatoes , chopped into large chunks
½ cucumber , halved lengthways, seeds scooped out and sliced on an angle
1 mango , peeled and chopped into chunks
1 large red onion , halved and finely sliced
6-8 radishes , sliced
2 avocados , peeled and sliced
100g feta , crumbled
handful of herbs (reserved from the dressing)
large bunch mint
small bunch coriander
small bunch basil
1 fat green chilli , deseeded and chopped
1 small garlic clove
100ml extra virgin olive oil or rapeseed oil
2 limes , zested and juiced
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp honey

Steps:

Make the dressing by blending all of the ingredients in a food processor (or very finely chop them), saving a few herb leaves for the salad. You can make the dressing up to 24 hrs before serving.
Scatter the beans and spinach over a large platter. Arrange the tomatoes, cucumber, mango, onion and radishes on top and gently toss together with your hands. Top the salad with the avocados, feta and herbs, and serve the dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

LAYERED SUMMER SALAD

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A little fresh basil in the dressing brings this make-ahead salad up-to-date. Substitute torn romaine lettuce for the spinach, if you like. For a dramatic presentation, serve this salad in a clear glass bowl. The salad must refrigerate for 5 hours, which is included in preparation time. This recipe is by Kraft.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Onions

Time 5h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups torn spinach
1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed, drained
1/2 cup kraft mayo mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled

Steps:

Layer spinach, 1 cup of the cheese, the mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and peas in 3-qt.serving bowl.
Mix mayo, sour cream and basil.
Spread over salad, completely covering top of salad (gently spread the mayonnaise mixture over the entire salad, sealing to the edges to lock in the taste).
Cover.
Refrigerate at least 5 hours.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.6, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 244.5, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 7.3

SUMMER SALAD BY THE LAKE

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I came up with this recipe to show appreciation to all the teachers at my son's school. The dish had to be as special as the teachers, who always go the extra mile for their students. I think this salad did the trick! It's hearty, earthy, sweet and loaded with nothing but good stuff. -Ramya Ramamurthy, Fremont, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

15 garlic cloves, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 medium sweet peppers, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
2-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
1/2 cup red quinoa, rinsed
2 large tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup fresh shelled peas or frozen peas
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup sunflower kernels, toasted
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Toss together garlic, sweet peppers, oil, salt and pepper; transfer to a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until dark golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water, oil and salt to a boil. Stir in couscous and quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes., Transfer the couscous and quinoa to the bowl with roasted pepper mixture. Stir in the remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MY FIVE FAVORITE SUMMER SALAD DRESSINGS!

My Five Favorite Summer Salad Dressings! image

I use the lemon, tangerine and citrus vinaigrettes on almost any salad! They are very versatile. I save the raspberry vinaigrette for greens with berries, apples, nuts, soft cheeses etc..., the traditional balsamic is great on just about anything too, I tend to serve it with salads heavy with veggies like tomatoes, cukes, and avocado or on my traditional house salad (recipe at bottom of page).

Provided by Linda Spiker

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 35

Ingredients

1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons green onions, sliced
1 Tablespoon honey
pinch sea salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup A'Olivier Raspberry Vinegar. Trust me! You can find it at stores or buy online. See link above.
1 Tablespoon honey
Juice of half a lemon
1 Tablespoon chives, chopped
pinch sea salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup quality balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons green onions, sliced
pinch sea salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
zest of one lemon
juice of 1 orange, 1 lemon, 1 lime
1 teaspoon mustard
1 tablespoon white balsamic
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon shallot, peeled and chopped
pinch sea salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh tangerine juice
2 teaspoon honey
zest and juice of 1 small lemon
pinch sea salt
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Place all in ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Store in mason jars and refrigerate for up to a week.
Alternative method for Citrus Vinaigrette: If you would like a thick creamy version of this dressing (really nice!) put all ingredients in blender except olive oil. Blend, then drizzle olive oil in steadily. Dressing will emulsify and become thick and creamy.

SUMMER CORN SALAD

Summer Corn Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 ears corn
1 red onion, cut into small dice
1 green bell pepper, cut into small dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice
Handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Shave the corn off the cob and place in a bowl. Add the onions, bell peppers and cilantro and mix.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Dress the corn with the mixture, adding additional salt and pepper if needed.