Grape And Coconut Salad Recipes

COCONUT SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• For the coconut shrimp: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the cornstarch, flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Beat the eggs and 1/2 cup water in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and coconut flakes.
• Bread the shrimp by dipping them first in the flour mixture and shaking off any excess, then in the egg wash and finally in the coconut breadcrumbs, pressing to make sure each shrimp has an even coating. Fry the shrimp in the oil in small batches until golden and crispy, approximately 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt.
• For the dressing: Mix the ranch, cilantro, hot sauce and lime zest and juice in a small bowl.
• For the salad: Arrange the greens, mango, cashews, radishes and cucumber on a platter. Top with the shrimp and serve with the dressing on the side.

GRAPE AND COCONUT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; fold in grapes, coconut, and pecans. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 30 minutes.

SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH TOASTED COCONUT AND GRAPES

Steps:

• Soak the raisins in the rum overnight.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a saucepan, cook the sweet potatoes in boiling water 10 to 15 minutes, until a paring knife goes through a piece without resistance.
• Drain and cool to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, toast the coconut by spreading on a baking sheet and cooking in the oven 2 to 3 minutes until just beginning to brown.
• Cool.
• In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, salt and pepper and whisk until the salt dissolves.
• While whisking, add the syrup and olive oil slowly.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons coconut and 1/4 cup grapes.
• Toss remaining coconut and grapes, the raisins with any reserved juices and sweet potatoes with the dressing.
• Spread in a shallow platter and top with the reserved coconut and grapes.

FLUFFY GREEN GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the pineapple and pudding mix; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Fold in the whipped topping and grapes. Refrigerate until serving.

GRAPE AND CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the cabbage, grapes, green pepper and parsley. In another bowl, whisk together salad dressing, water and vinegar. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.