Sometimes, no matter what the season is, ya just gotta get some tropical fruit on the menu! Am I right or am I right??
Without the leaf lettuce, this easy, colorful, beautiful dish can be served up for a breakfast, brunch buffet, kids’ lunch box or after dinner dessert. Or add the lettuce and you have a great salad for lunch of dinner.
Ingredients (makes 1 serving
1/2 cup diced pineapple
1/2 cup diced orange or clementine
1/2 cup diced granny smith apple
1/2 cup chopped green leaf lettuce
Juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
1 cup fresh of frozen raspberries (thawed)
chopped mint
Directions
- Place raspberries in a food processor or blender and mix until pureed. Add a tablespoon or two of water to get the consistency you like.
- Place the diced apple in the lemon juice and toss to coat it well. This prevents the apple from browning. Drain off excess juice.
- Mix the apple, pineapple, orange and pomegranate seeds in a bowl.
- Place the lettuce on a serving dish and top with the mixed fruit. Sprinkle walnuts and as much mint as you like on top.
- Serve chilled.
Shannon says
Gorgeous and colorful salad (as always!) Happy Virtual Vegan Potluck 🙂
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Amy says
Thanks, Shannon! Have a great time at the potluck!
Poppy says
Looks lovely.
Please could you update the link for the blog before you to http://ohmypotluck.com/2014/12/12/citrus-and-stay-salad-virtual-vegan-potluck-2014/ as it is currently linking to a different blog!
Thanks!
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Amy says
Sorry about that, Poppy. Will get right on it!
Poppy says
No worries! Thanks for fixing it 🙂
Annie says
This just pops off of the screen! Lovely recipe, Amy. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much, Annie!
teresa@sweetveg says
Gorgeous dressing! I love the way it looks on your salad and I love the combination of fruit, esp with the green apple. 🙂
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Amy says
Thanks for stopping by, Teresa!
prachi says
Looks so fresh and Divine ! and i adore that dressing !! YUM
Perfect for a sunny day… will try my hands at it soon. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks so much, Prachi!
Helyn@HelynsHealthyKitchen says
Oh, this looks DIVINE! So colorful! Can’t wait to try 🙂
Amy says
Thanks for stopping by, Helyn!
Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan says
Beautiful presentation of a gorgeous salad. Would be perfect as a dessert as well. Beautiful recipe 🙂 I love the raspberry sauce!
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Amy says
You’re right – this would make a great dessert. Thanks, Bianca!
Richa {VeganRicha.com} says
This reminds me of home.. all the gorgeous fruit!
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Amy says
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Becky Striepe says
This is just gorgeous! Even the photos are lifting my mood right up. Happy belated VVP!
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Amy says
Thanks, Becky. Happy VVP to you as well!
rika says
So nice to meet you through VVP! Thank you for contributing a gorgeous fruit salad to the VVP! Melbourne is experiencing a lovely sunny and summery weather, this salad looks perfect for the day!
★ HAPPY VVP ★
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Amy says
I’m jealous – not just of your sunny weather, but that you’re in Melbourne! My husband lived there for a year on business, but I was never able to get down there. It’s on my must-see places to visit list. Thanks for stopping by Rika!
Jaime @ the Seasonal Veg Head says
Bright and beautiful! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Thanks, Jaime!
apsara says
What vibrant colors! The raspberry puree and mint are great ideas, will remember this combination. Happy VVP!
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Amy says
Thanks so much for dropping by!
Lovlie says
What a refreshing take on holiday recipes! I love a fruit dessert anytime, Summer or Winter. Nice to meet you through VVP. 🙂
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Amy says
Thanks for stopping by, Lovlie! Hope to see you at future VVP events!
Keely @ Gormandize says
Looks luscious! Pomegranate and mint are such a super combination. I love this, thanks for bringing it to the VVP.
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Amy says
Thanks so much, Keely!
Amy says
Hope you like it! Thanks so much for stopping by, Bex!
Bex @ VeganSparkles.com says
Oh WOW, how to make a fruit salad completely gourmet! LOVE the raspberry sauce & fresh mint ideas. I’ll be trying this tomorrow, thank you! x
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Amy says
Thanks for the shout-out, Ashley!