Holidayfruitsaladakagreenstuff Recipes

HOLIDAY SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, salt, pepper and olive oil. Set aside.
• Put the endive and apples into a large decorative serving bowl. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the bowl and toss to coat the endive and apples so they don't turn brown. Add the cheese and avocado, and then add the cranberries and corn.
• Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss to coat.

PERFECT SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
• Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

MAKE AHEAD HOLIDAY SALAD

Steps:

• Layer all ingredients except dressing in large clear bowl in the order listed.
• Cover surface with damp paper towels, then cover bowl with plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Toss with dressing just before serving.

HOLIDAY FRUIT SALAD (AKA GREEN STUFF)

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine lime gelatin and boiling water. Stir in cold water or pineapple juice. Chill slightly in refrigerator but don't allow to completely set.
• Remove from refrigerator. Whip jello until fluffy like egg whites.
• In separate bowl, whip cream to soft peak stage; add cream cheese and whip. Add to jello, mix well.
• Stir in crushed pineapple, grapes, and marshmallows. Chill until set.

HOLIDAY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine yogurt, nutmeg, sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
• Pour over prepared fruit, tossing to cover the apples and grapes.
• Chill.
• Before serving, dust with a little extra nutmeg.

HOLIDAY GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine greens, onions and celery. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, hot pepper sauce and salt; mix well. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Add cranberries and almonds. Serve immediately.

GREEN FRUIT SALAD WITH LIME AND HONEY

Steps:

• Arrange apple, cucumber, and melon on a platter. Fill in spaces with grapes and star fruits.
• In a small bowl, stir together honey and lime juice until smooth. Drizzle over fruit (especially apple, to prevent browning). Serve immediately, or wrap in plastic and refrigerate up to 4 hours. Top with mint and basil before serving.