Ozarks Sunset Fruit Salad
The inspiration for this colorful fruit salad came a few summers ago when I was sitting on my back deck, watching the sun dip below the horizon. The sky was an amazing array of color - so beautiful and vibrant. As I saw that majestic scene unfold, I was overwhelmed with the greatness of our God.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 4 kiwifruit, peeled & cut into half moons
- 2 cups oranges, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well.
- Serve with Orange-Poppy Seed Salad Dressing or Apple-Cinnamon Salad Dressing (see below for recipes).
- Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups)
Orange-Poppy Seed Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon diced red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a covered glass jar, and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 tablespoon)
Apple-Cinnamon Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon diced red onion
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a covered glass jar, and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 tablespoon)