Fruit Salads To Go: Bringing sweet, juicy flavor and easy convenience together perfectly
Ingredients:
1. Watermelon Salad
Dressing:
– 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
– 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salad:
– 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
– 1½ cups seedless English cucumber, cubed (1 medium)
– ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
– ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped or torn
2. Grape Salad:
– 2 pounds seedless grapes (red, green, or a mix)
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup sour cream
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
Watermelon Salad:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lime juice for the dressing.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon and cucumber.
3. Pour the dressing over the watermelon and cucumber mixture.
4. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
5. Add the crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint leaves.
6. Toss gently once more to distribute the ingredients.
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Grape Salad:
1. Wash and thoroughly dry the grapes. Remove any stems.
2. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
3. Add the sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until well combined.
4. Gently fold in the grapes until they are evenly coated with the cream cheese mixture.
5. If using, sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans on top.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes + 1 hour chilling (for Grape Salad)
Equipment:
– Sharp knife
– Cutting board
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Storage containers (for transporting)
Tips:
1. For the best flavor, serve the Watermelon Salad immediately after preparation. It’s best consumed within a few hours as the watermelon releases water over time.
2. The Grape Salad benefits from chilling for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
3. Use seedless grapes for convenience, especially if packing these salads to go.
4. For added crunch to the Watermelon Salad, consider adding some toasted almonds or pecans.
5. Both salads can be made ahead of time, but add fresh herbs and toppings just before serving for the best texture and flavor.
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