Best 7 Jeweled Fruit Salad Recipes

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**Jeweled Fruit Salad: A Refreshing and Colorful Medley of Tropical Delights**

Indulge in a vibrant explosion of flavors and colors with this jeweled fruit salad, a captivating culinary creation that celebrates the tropical bounty of nature's sweet offerings. This delectable salad features an enticing array of exotic fruits, each carefully selected for its unique flavor, texture, and vibrant hue. From the juicy sweetness of mangoes and pineapples to the tangy burst of passion fruit and the refreshing crunch of dragon fruit, every bite of this salad promises a delightful adventure for your taste buds. Presented in a stunning arrangement, the jeweled fruit salad resembles a precious gem, adorned with glistening fruit pieces and crowned with a drizzle of zesty lime-mint dressing, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Whether you're seeking a refreshing summer treat, a vibrant side dish, or a healthy snack, this jeweled fruit salad is sure to captivate your senses and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECT SUMMER FRUIT SALAD



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The perfect fruit salad for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator before I serve it. Enjoy.

Provided by Nicole Graham Holley

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Strawberry Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup fresh orange juice
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
3 bananas, sliced
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 cup seedless grapes
2 cups blueberries

Steps:

  • Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
  • Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.7 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

RUBY FRUIT SALAD



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As the lime juice and brown sugar sit together, they create a delicate syrup that's perfect for the fruit salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
3 purple or red plums (about 12 ounces), halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups seedless red grapes
1 pint blackberries
1/2 pint blueberries
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together sugar and lime juice. Let stand 10 minutes for sugar to dissolve.
  • Add plums, grapes, blackberries, blueberries, and mint; toss to combine. Refrigerate up to 1 day. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 3 g

JEWELED RICE WITH DRIED FRUIT



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Categories     Rice     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dried Fruit     Raisin     Pistachio     Fall     Christmas Eve     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups basmati rice (1 1/4 lb)
4 qt water
3 tablespoons salt
1/2 cup dried apricots (3 1/2 oz), quartered
1/2 cup golden raisins (3 oz)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (2 oz)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped shelled unsalted pistachios (not dyed red; 2 1/2 oz)

Steps:

  • Rinse rice in several changes of cold water in a large bowl until water runs clear. Drain in a large sieve.
  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a 6-quart heavy pot, then add rice and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes from time water returns to boil. Drain rice in sieve.
  • Toss together dried fruit in a bowl. Melt 6 tablespoons butter with cardamom and pepper in cleaned and dried pot, stirring to combine, then alternately layer rice and dried fruit over it, beginning and ending with rice and mounding loosely. Make 5 or 6 holes in rice to bottom of pot with round handle of a wooden spoon, then cover pot with a kitchen towel and a heavy lid. Fold edges of towel up over lid (to keep towel from burning) and cook rice over moderately low heat, undisturbed, until tender and a crust forms on bottom, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat and let rice stand, tightly covered and undisturbed, at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over moderate heat and cook pistachios, stirring, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spoon loose rice onto a platter, then break crust into 1-inch pieces and scatter over rice. Sprinkle with pistachios.

JEWELED ENDIVE SALAD



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Every Christmas, friends have a huge potluck party. I wanted to bring something unique, so I topped off endive and watercress with jewel-toned pomegranate seeds. -Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch watercress (4 ounces)
2 heads endive, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 cup pomegranate seeds (about 1 pomegranate)
1 shallot, thinly sliced
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine watercress, endive, pomegranate seeds and shallot., In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEST FRUIT SALAD



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The combination of juices in the dressing brings out the fabulous flavors of all the fruits featured in this salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
2 cups diced red apples
2 cups cubed cantaloupe
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
3 ripe kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice. Combine all fruit in a large bowl; cover and chill. , In a small bowl, combine reserved pineapple juice and dressing ingredients; mix well. Cover and chill. Spoon dressing over fruit or toss just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DAVID TANIS'S PERSIAN JEWELED RICE



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This dish is called jeweled rice because it is golden and glistening, laced with butter and spices and piled with nuts and gem-colored fruits. In Iran, it is typically served at weddings or other celebrations. Great platters of it appear at banquets. It also goes beautifully with a weeknight roast chicken. You will probably need to do a little shopping to make this traditional dish. But it is well worth it, and most good supermarkets can supply what you require.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups best-quality Basmati rice
Kosher salt
Unsalted butter, 6 tablespoons in total
1 large onion, diced small
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled and soaked in 1/4 cup hot water
Large pinch ground cinnamon
Large pinch ground cardamom
Large pinch ground allspice
Large pinch ground black pepper
Large pinch ground cumin
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup golden raisins or currants
1/3 cup dried imported barberries or goji berries, soaked in warm water for 5 minutes and drained (or use 1/3 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries)
1/3 cup blanched slivered almonds
1/3 cup roughly chopped pistachios.

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice several times in cold water until the water runs clear. Drain. Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large pot with 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Add the rinsed rice and boil, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, then drain well in a colander.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, season lightly with salt and cook until softened and lightly colored, 4 to 5 minutes. Moisten with 1 tablespoon saffron water and stir in the cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, black pepper and cumin. Cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the apricots, raisins (or currants) and barberries (or cherries or cranberries).
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a heavy-bottomed enamel or nonstick Dutch oven over medium heat. Spread half the par-cooked rice over the bottom of the pot. Spoon over the onion-fruit mixture, then the remaining rice. Leave the pot on the flame, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes to gently brown the rice. (Do not stir or move the rice - you will need to rely on your nose to tell if the rice has browned.)
  • Drizzle the remaining saffron water over the rice and put on the lid. Adjust the heat to very low and leave undisturbed for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and let rest at least 10 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat and gently toast the almonds and pistachios for a minute or so, taking care not to get them too brown. Set aside for garnish.
  • To serve, spoon the rice into a wide bowl or platter. With a spatula, carefully lift the bottom crust, placing the crisp side up. Sprinkle with the toasted nuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 491, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 310 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GELATIN FRUIT SALAD



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"This gorgeous salad is so refreshing and bursting with flavor that you won't think of it as sugar-free," says Eleanor Mielke of Snohomish, Washington. "A diabetic friend shared the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 package (.6 ounces) sugar-free cherry gelatin
1 can (12 ounces) or 1-1/2 cups diet ginger ale
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
Apple slices and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the applesauce to a boil; remove from the heat., Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Slowly add ginger ale and pineapple. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl. Chill until set. Garnish with apples and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the ripest, freshest fruits you can find. This will ensure that your salad is bursting with flavor.
  • Use a variety of fruits. The more colorful and diverse your salad, the more visually appealing and nutrient-rich it will be.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to jeweled fruit salad. Try different combinations of fruits, nuts, and seeds to find your perfect recipe.
  • Make it ahead of time. Jeweled fruit salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance. This makes it a great option for potlucks and parties.
  • Serve it chilled. Jeweled fruit salad is best served cold. This will help to keep the fruits crisp and refreshing.

Conclusion:

Jeweled fruit salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, customizable, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious snack or side dish, give jeweled fruit salad a try.

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