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3 YUMMY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SALADS

3 YUMMY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SALADS

These three vibrant fruit and vegetable salads are anything but boring! Each one is packed with flavor, nutrients, and paired with a refreshing oil-free Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette.
Pick your favorite or make them all!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

LEMON-BASIL VINAIGRETTE (enough to dress all three salads. Feel free to halve it if you're only making one!)

  • 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!

Notes

  • The vinaigrette recipe makes enough for all three salads. If you're preparing just one, you can halve the vinaigrette ingredients.
  • These salads are meant to be flexible—feel free to mix and match your favorite fruits, greens, or nuts depending on what you have at home.
  • Swap pears with apples if not in season.
  • Add mint or cilantro to the vinaigrette for a unique twist.
  • Add tofu, quinoa, or chickpeas for an extra protein boost.
  • These salads are best served fresh, but you can prepare the dressing up to 3 days ahead.