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June 5th, 2010 at 9:16 am
lemon juice keeps fruits from turning brown
June 5th, 2010 at 9:51 am
You can prevent fruit from turning brown by putting it in an acidic solution, use fruit juice such as orange or pineapple juice and let the fruit soak in it for a few minutes before putting the salad together. Or you can squeeze some lime or lemon juice in a bowl and add water and put the fruit in that, I’ve even used a little apple cider vinegar to prevent it from turning brown.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:41 am
You know ‘fruit salad’ can be very open to interpretation. Why not do a different kind of fruit salad? Here are a few recipes for non-traditional fruit salads that you might like. Good luck!
Best Grape Salad
Ingredients:
2 lbs green seedless grapes
2 lbs red seedless grapes
8 ounces sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, to taste
Topping Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar, packed, to taste
1 cup crushed pecans, to taste
Preparation:
Wash and stem grapes. Set aside.
Mix sour cream, cream cheese, white sugar and vanilla by hand until blended. Stir grapes into mixture, and pour in large serving bowl.
Topping:
Combine brown sugar, and crushed pecans. Sprinkle over top of grapes to cover completely. Chill overnight.
Aztec Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
3 Fresh organic red grapefruit pulp chunks
4 Fresh organic sweet orange pulp chunks
4 Fresh organic tangerines pulp chunks
2 Fresh organic grown jicamas (peeled and cut in ½ inch cubes)
2 cups of fresh organic ripe papaya (peeled and cut in ½ inch cubes)
1 Ripe lime (fresh juice)
Few fresh cilantro leaves lightly chopped (as many as you wish)
Salt, cayenne pepper powder,
A shot of fine Tequila, optional
Preparation:
Place crush ice in a glass bowl to help it cool, drop ice once you are ready to place your fruits to mix in it. Wash fresh fruit, carefully remove skin, peel and brake pulp in chunks. Cut jicama and papaya in ½ inch cubes, add the fresh juice of a ripe lime. Place all fruit pieces in the cooled glass bowl and add cilantro leaves, the shot of fine Tequila a bit of salt and cayenne pepper (your taste). Chill till fruits feel cold and crunchy. Yield: 4 servings
Notes: You may add walnuts chopped for a zesty party mix.
Add a gourmet touch to your salad by placing it in decorative glass goblets or cups, served chilled, perfect for summer hot luncheons and as a light afternoon snack.
Simply Cherry Balsamic Fruit Salad
Far less syrupy and bland than standard fruit salads, this sweet-tart mixture will have your toes tingling!
Ingredients:
Zest of one large lemon
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
1 small watermelon
3 tart apples
1/2 pound fresh figs
1/2 pound cherries
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
Preparation:
Add lemon zest to the olive oil and let soak overnight. Add strawberries to the vinegar and let soak overnight.
Cut watermelon into 1/2 inch cubes. Cut apples in half and remove cores, then cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Cut figs in half. Pit cherries. Place all in a large glass bowl.
Pour lemon-infused oil over the fruit and toss. Add the vinegar mixture and toss again. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Garnish with walnuts before serving.
Dried Fruit Salad
Also contains a fresh banana, apple and orange, but so yummy!
Ingredients:
8 prunes pitted prunes
1/4 cup dried apricots
1 cup apple juice
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 banana, peeled and sliced
1 large orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size
1 apple, cored and chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Preparation:
Combine prunes, apricots, apple juice, cinnamon stick, and cloves in saucepan. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and let soak overnight in refrigerator.
Remove the dried fruit and divide the prunes, apricots, banana, orange and apple among 4 dishes. Strain apple juice and add orange juice and orange marmalade. Mix together and pour over fruit. Top with chopped pecans.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Honey-Lime Fruit Salad
Fruit Salad
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 3 to 4 navel oranges)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 apple
1 pear
1 banana
1 peach
1 nectarine
3/4 cup melon (such as honeydew or cantaloupe)
1 cup pineapple chunks
3/4 cup seedless red or green grapes, cut in half
1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/3 cup blueberries or pitted cherries
Honey-lime Dressing
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup lime juice (from about 1 lime)
Pound Cake Croutons
8-ounce pound cake
1 to 2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced mint leaves (optional)
1. To make the Fruit Salad: Place the orange zest, orange juice, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
2. Cut the apple, pear, banana, peach, nectarine, and melon into cubes, adding the fruits to the bowl as you cut them to prevent discoloration.
3. Add the remaining fruits. Stir, coating the fruits with the juices, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. Mix thoroughly before serving.
5. To make the Honey-lime Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice until smooth.
6. To make the Pound Cake Croutons: Heat the oven to 350°. With a long, sharp knife, slice the pound cake into cubes.
7. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, turning twice, until golden.
8. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the mint, if using, then add the toasted pound cake.
9. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden.
10. Spoon the salad into serving bowls, drizzle it with the Honey-lime Dressing, and then top with Pound Cake Croutons. Makes about 6 cups.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Fruit Salad
1-2 sliced up bananas
1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
13 ½ ounce can crushed pineapple
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 can drained mandarin oranges
½ cup sour cream
Mix all ingredients and chill,
June 5th, 2010 at 11:40 am
I just cut up whatever fresh fruits look good – I usually don’t use bananas because they don’t travel well. I also make a dressing to serve on the side – just plain yogurt with a bit of honey and a good bit of cinnamon. Sometimes a bit of ginger is good too. Have fun at the party!