Flagstonesfruitsalad Recipes

LAYERED FRUIT FLAG SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice in small bowl. Pat pineapple dry with paper towels to remove any excess liquid. Toss banana slices in pineapple liquid; drain well, discarding liquid. Reserve 18 to 20 strawberries for flag stripes; cut remaining strawberries into quarters.
• In medium bowl, mix yogurt, whipped topping and powdered sugar until well blended and smooth.
• In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, layer cantaloupe and quartered strawberries. Reserve 50 blueberries for flag stars. Layer remaining blueberries over strawberries. Top with bananas, pineapple and marshmallows. With pancake turner, press fruit lightly to even out top. Spread yogurt mixture evenly over fruit. If desired, at this point, salad can be covered and refrigerated up to 4 hours.
• If serving salad immediately, add topping; if salad is refrigerated, add topping up to 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle reserved blueberries in corner to resemble stars of flag. Cut reserved strawberries into quarters. Arrange strawberries in rows to resemble stripes of flag.

FALL HARVEST FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Coat pears and apples in lemon juice.
• Mix dried cranberries, walnuts, granola, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Toss pears and apples into the mixture.

WARM STONE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the vanilla, star anise, sugar, thyme, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook until syrupy, about 6 minutes.
• Add fruit, reduce heat to medium, and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fruit is tender but not mushy, and the liquid is syrupy again. Shake the pan occasionally to prevent sticking, but don't stir, as this will break up the fruit. Remove and discard spices.
• Spoon into bowls; top with ricotta.

FLAGSTONES FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain and chill pears, peaches, pineapple chunks and cherries.
• Whip cranberry sauce and add to the fruit; let stand for several hours.
• For sauce, mix cream, mayonnaise, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice until creamy smooth.

ISLAND FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a fryer to 360 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine pineapple, mango, papaya, honeydew, strawberries, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, ginger infusion, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
• Place a wonton wrapper inside a large ladle. Press the wrapper down with a smaller ladle and immerse in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, releasing the second ladle once it will hold its shape. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with the other wrappers. While the wrappers are still hot, sprinkle the inside with powdered sugar.
• Combine the cream and the powdered sugar. Whip until soft peaks form. Add the rum and whip to medium peaks. Right before serving, sprinkle the fruit with the toasted coconut and toss again.
• Place the wrapper either in a decorative martini or margarita glass, or on a plate. Fill with fruit salad and top with some whipped cream.
• Combine the water, sugar, lemon grass, ginger, and lemon juice and zest in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container and reserve for the daiquiris. (Infusion will keep for 2 weeks, refrigerated and also may be used to flavor dressings or drizzle over fresh fruit.)

STONE FRUIT CAPRESE

Steps:

• Pit the stone fruit and cut into irregular pieces. Transfer to a serving platter, then sprinkle with the lemon juice, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt. Toss with your hands, then let sit until juices pool on the platter, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust sugar, salt and lemon juice until the fruit tastes perky and bright - like the greatest stone fruit you've eaten.
• Tear the mozzarella into bite-size pieces and nestle it among the fruit. Tuck in the herb leaves. Drizzle the platter with olive oil. If the cheese looks dry, add a little more oil. Sprinkle with a few grinds of black pepper and a pinch of flaky salt, and serve.

CLASSIC FRUIT SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash all your vegetables that need to be washed
• Sliced the kiwi, watermelon, and cantelope - as well as the grapes if there will be young children
• Toss in a bowl and refrigerate with blueberries and kiwi
• Right before you are ready to serve it, slice the blueberries and fold in
• Serve immediately and refrigerate the leftovers

FLAGEOLET SALAD

Steps:

• Place the flageolet in a saucepan and cover to a depth of two inches with cold water. Allow to soak for four hours or overnight.
• Rinse and drain the beans, cover again with water to a depth of two inches, bring to a simmer and cook gently for about 45 minutes, until they are tender. In the beginning of the cooking you may have to skim some foam from the surface. Also, add a little more water if necessary.
• Drain the cooked flageolet, then season with salt and pepper. Fold in the garlic, rosemary and olive oil. Serve at room temperature. This dish benefits from being allowed to stand at least one hour before serving.

4TH OF JULY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine watermelon, cantaloupe, blueberries, strawberries, and water in a large bowl. Mix to combine.