3 YUMMY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SALADS

Today, I am sharing three delicious fruit and vegetable salads bursting with flavor and nutrients and far from boring!

With a single set of ingredients, you can create a variety of salads with different colors and flavors. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making salads. 

To help you get started, I’d like to share three salad recipes that are easy to make and delicious.

Each salad is unique and has a perfect balance of flavors and textures. So, whether you’re looking for a quick and healthy lunch or a side dish for a dinner party, these salad ideas will come in handy.

We love making a salad bar with different veggies, fruits, and other ingredients at home so that everyone can make their own version! It’s also a good and fun way to help kids (and adults!) eat more veggies.

In addition to the salads, you’ll find a quick and easy Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette dressing that is Oil-Free and delicious!

Now it’s time to pick your favorite salad! Or, why not prepare all of them?

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RECIPE AND INSTRUCTIONS

3 YUMMY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SALADS

Pick your favorite of these three Fruit and Vegetable Salads that are not boring (I don't like boring salads), full of flavor and nutrients!

In addition to the salads, you'll find a quick and easy Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette that is Oil-Free and delicious!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan

Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients

  

LEMON-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

• 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup water
• ⅓ cup basil leaves fresh
• ¼ cup parsley fresh
• 2 Medjool dates Pitted

1- CUCUMBER AND FRUITS SALAD

• 1 long English cucumber sliced
• 2 apples medium -sized, sliced
• 1 ½ cup strawberries fresh, sliced
• 1 cup celery thinly sliced
• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
• salt and pepper to taste Optional

2- ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD

• 4 cups arugula washed and dried
• 1 pear sliced
• ½ cup walnut halves
• salt and pepper to taste Optional

3- BERRIES, CUCUMBER AND GREEN SALAD

• 4 cups spring greens (or greens of your choice), cleaned and dried
• 1 cup blueberries fresh
• 1 long English cucumber thinly sliced
• ½ cup strawberries fresh
• ⅔ cup sliced almonds (you can use pumpkin seeds instead)
• salt and pepper to taste Optional

Instructions

 

LEMON-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

• In a blender, blend all the ingredients until smooth.
• Set aside until using it in your favorite salad.

1- CUCUMBER AND FRUITS SALAD

• In a salad bowl, toss the cucumbers, apples, strawberries, and celery
• Add the dressing and toss to combine.
• Sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds.
• Add salt and pepper to taste (optional step).
• Serve and enjoy!

2- ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD

• In a salad bowl, combine arugula and pear. Sprinkle with nuts then dress the salad with the prepared dressing.
• Add salt and pepper to taste (optional).
• Serve and enjoy!

3- BERRIES, CUCUMBER AND GREEN SALAD

• In a salad bowl, toss the greens. Sprinkle on the blueberries, cucumbers, and strawberries.
• Add the almonds and dress the salad with the prepared dressing.
• Add salt and pepper to taste (optional).
• Serve and enjoy!