Jens Summer Fruit Nut Broccoli Salad Recipes

SUMMER BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• In small mixing bowl combine sugar,vinegar & miracle whip,stir well.
• (depending on the size or amount of your broccoli you can double the dressing).
• In large mixing bowl combine bacon,cheese, broccoli,and onion.
• Pour first mixture over second and stir until coated.
• Refrigerate.
• This gets better the longer it sits.
• You may double the dressing and use to your taste.

SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In bowl, stir lime juice, water and sugar until sugar dissolves. Add sliced bananas and set aside.
• In large serving bowl, preferably glass, layer blueberries (reserve 1/2 cup for garnish), nectarines, strawberries, banana, watermelon and grapes.
• Garnish with reserved 1/2 cup blueberries, the kiwi and dark black cherries.
• Pour lime-sugar syrup over fruit, cover loosely and chill before serving.
• If listed fruits are not available, substitute as desired.

SIMPLE SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Place peeled, pitted and sliced peaches in a bowl.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice and stir to coat. This is to help prevent browning. If the salad is to be served immediately, you can skip the lemon juice.
• Wash and pat dry blueberries and add to peaches.
• Drain the maraschino cherries and add to bowl.
• Wash and pat dry green grapes. You can add these whole or sliced lengthwise, depending on the size of the grapes. If you prefer, you can peel and slice the kiwi fruit and use those instead of the grapes.
• Mix well and serve within an hour or so. No need for dressing!

KIWIFRUIT SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all fruit in large bowl.
• Top with cottage cheese & serve.

FRUIT AND BROCCOLI BUFFET SALAD

Steps:

• Beat grapeseed oil, sugar, cider vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt, poppy seeds, paprika, and mustard together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth and creamy.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast pecans in hot skillet, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.; spread onto a cutting board to cool completely before chopping.
• Toss orange sections, broccoli, apple, and grapes together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 6 hours.
• Sprinkle chopped pecans over salad.

FRUIT & NUT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dried fruit and apple juice in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Bring to a simmer and stir. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
• Mix mayonnaise and mustard in a medium bowl. Add chicken (or turkey), green onions (or celery) and toasted almonds. Mix well. Stir cooled fruit into chicken mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill if desired, or serve immediately.
• Serve over salad greens as a main dish salad, or in pita pockets or on multi-grain bread as a sandwich filling.
• Cook time is recommended chill time!
• NOTE: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts = 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken, or a 3 pound whole chicken yields about 4 1/2 cups cooked/diced.

FRUIT & NUT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• 2. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
• 3. Drain pineapple; reserve 2 Tablespoons juice. Save remaining juice for beverage.
• 4. Sprinkle reserved juice over apples; toss lightly.
• 5. In large bowl, stir together pasta, pineapple and remaining ingredients except walnuts. Cover; refrigerate.
• 6. Sprinkle with walnuts just before serving.

JEN'S SUMMER FRUIT & NUT BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Wash Broccoli, grapes, celery & apple. Chop into chunky size.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, mix, chill and serve! Lots of color, its healthy and tastes yummy! I'm not even a big broccoli fan, but this is really good! Enjoy!