Mandarin Kiwi Salad Recipes

JULIE'S KIWI MANDARIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Peel the kiwis, then whir them in the food processor until they're thoroughly liquified.
• They won't be completely liquid because they have a fair amount of fiber in them.
• Place in a bowl.
• If using canned mandarins, rinse them well (they usually come in syrup).
• If using fresh, peel and separate the mandarins.
• Then process them well.
• Put a sieve over the bowl with the kiwis and pour the processed mandarins into the sieve to separate the juice from the pulp.
• Add the remaining ingredients and whisk well.
• Pour over field greens salad mix and enjoy!
• Pine nuts make a nice garnish for this dressing.
• Note: I created this recipe as a request from a user on an online bulletin board.
• Fresh mandarins are preferred, rather than canned, for sure.
• Also, other people who've tried this recipe really like it- one substituted balsamic vinegar, but it's such a strong vinegar (and would cover the taste of the kiwi) I think the rice vinegar is better.

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH KIWI

Steps:

• Rinse the salad greens thoroughly and dry.
• Arrange greens on 4 individual plates.
• Scatter the kiwi, mandarin oranges, and red onions attractively on top.

SPINACH, STRAWBERRY, MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients, mix well and refrigerate.
• Make well ahead to allow flavors to blend.
• Taste dressing and adjust sugar/vinegar for your sweet/tart taste preferences.
• Tear fresh spinach into bite sized pieces, wash and pat dry.
• Wash strawberries, drain, pat dry and cut in thirds.
• Shake dressing container well and toss with spinach, strawberries, kiwi and mandarin orange sections just before serving, otherwise the spinach will wilt.
• This makes a wonderfully tart, slightly sweet and very colorful salad!

LAST MINUTE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• If you have an egg slicer,us this to slice your berries thinly, otherwise, use a knife to slice into very thin slices.
• Wash kiwfruit and pat dry.
• Using a very sharp knife, slice kiwi thinly- leaving the skin ON.
• Lay each slice of kiwi flat and use the knife point to cut a slit in the ring of skin left on each slice.
• The remaining skin should easily peel off (if it is stubborn, just trace along the outer edge of the slice with your knife)- you'll end up with nice even slices of kiwi.
• In a large decorative serving bowl,gently combine berries, kiwi slices, mandarin oranges, and pineapple chunks- don't stir too hard or you'll crush the fruit.
• Chop cherries and add to the bowl.
• Add just a couple of Tablespoons of each of the the reserved fruit canning juices to taste- not too much, just enough to moisten.
• Add the sugar and gently stir to combine.
• Cover& Chill at least 30 minutes.
• Can be made up to 3 hours in advance- but don't make too early or the fruit will get soggy.