**Pink salad: A vibrant and refreshing dish to tantalize your taste buds**
Pink salad is a delightful and eye-catching dish that combines the sweetness of fresh fruits, the tang of citrus, and the crunch of nuts and seeds. This vibrant salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors that will leave you wanting more. With its beautiful pink hue, this salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer picnic, a potluck gathering, or a light and refreshing meal. This article presents a collection of pink salad recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the classic Waldorf salad with its crisp apples and walnuts to the tropical Pink Grapefruit Salad with its burst of citrus flavors, these recipes cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. So get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the delightful world of pink salads!
**Waldorf Salad: A Timeless Classic**
The Waldorf salad is a beloved classic that has stood the test of time. This iconic salad combines crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy mayonnaise, resulting in a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The addition of celery and grapes adds a refreshing crunch and sweetness, while the lemon juice brightens up the salad and balances the richness of the mayonnaise.
**Pink Grapefruit Salad: A Tropical Twist**
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with the vibrant Pink Grapefruit Salad. This refreshing salad features juicy pink grapefruit segments, sweet strawberries, and crunchy almonds. The tangy citrus flavors are perfectly complemented by the sweetness of the strawberries, while the almonds add a nutty texture. A drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of mint complete this delightful salad.
**Watermelon and Feta Salad: A Summer Delight**
Celebrate the flavors of summer with the Watermelon and Feta Salad. This refreshing salad combines sweet and juicy watermelon, tangy feta cheese, and crisp cucumbers. The addition of red onion and mint adds a pop of flavor and freshness, while the balsamic glaze drizzle elevates the salad with a touch of sweetness and acidity.
**Beet and Goat Cheese Salad: A Savory Treat**
For a more savory take on pink salad, try the Beet and Goat Cheese Salad. This salad showcases the earthy sweetness of roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts. Arugula adds a peppery touch, while the balsamic vinaigrette dressing ties all the flavors together.
**Pink Lady Apple Salad: A Sweet and Crunchy Delight**
The Pink Lady Apple Salad is a vibrant and refreshing salad that combines sweet and crunchy Pink Lady apples, crisp celery, and crunchy walnuts. The addition of dried cranberries and blue cheese adds a touch of sweetness and tang, while the honey mustard dressing complements the flavors perfectly.
HEAVENLY PINK SALAD
This salad has been a required dish at Thanksgiving and Xmas for over 25 years at our house. It is our absolute favorite and so easy to fix! Enjoy!
Provided by Debra Tyner
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix together the cherry pie filling, condensed milk, oranges, pineapple, coconut, marshmallows and whipped topping.
- Chill for several hours and top with crushed pecans if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 86.4 mg, Sugar 42.2 g
FLUFFY PINK FRUIT SALAD
Steps:
- Drain cherries, reserving 1/3 cup juice (save remaining juice for another use). Cut cherries in half; set aside. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese and reserved cherry juice until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Fold in cherries, pineapple, fruit cocktail, peaches, bananas and marshmallows. Transfer to a serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts :
PERFECT PINK SALAD
Make and share this Perfect Pink Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TwinMommy03
Categories Gelatin
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain pineapple thoroughly.
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Chill and serve.
PINK-GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD
This refreshing salad really perks up winter lunches and dinners.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Use a sharp knife to cut skin (and white pith) from grapefruits; cut into segments, reserving juice.
- Place lettuce in a large bowl with avocado. Drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons reserved grapefruit juice, olive oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently. Top with grapefruit segments.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g
PAULA'S PRETTY IN PINK SALAD DRESSING
Born of sheer laziness, a variation of a Paula Deen recipe. This is a salad dressing for a spinach salad in Paula Deen Celebrates cookbook. It is wonderful on any kind of salad, not just spinach. I was feeling a bit lazy, and decided I'd rather clean my immersion blender rather than my regular blender when I made it; the dressing emulsified into this lovely pink froth with pepper specks. Servings are approximate, based on the spinach salad recipe.
Provided by Misa3446
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put all ingredients into a tall container and blend with an immersion blender until emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Notes: I used a KitchenAid immersion blender on setting 1. Also, you don't have to use a stick blender. If you don't care about the dressing emulsifying, you can shake everything together in a tightly sealed jar or mix in a regular blender. In the original recipe, Paula used vegetable oil and just called for regular black pepper.
AVOCADO, PAPAYA, AND PINK GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING
This tasty recipe for avocado, papaya, and pink grapefruit salad with maple dressing comes from "In Great Taste," by Evelyn Lauder.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove peel and pith from the grapefruit using a sharp paring knife. Carefully cut between membranes to remove segments, and place in a medium bowl. Peel the papaya, cut in half, and remove seeds. Slice into pieces about 2 1/2 inches by 1/2 inch thick. Add to the bowl, and toss to combine.
- Slice the avocados lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices and pour the lemon juice over them. Add to the fruit mixture.
- In a small saucepan, warm the maple syrup and lime juice, whisking to combine; set aside to cool.
- Toss the fruits together, and drizzle with the dressing. Serve seasoned with pink pepper, if desired.
PINK GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH NASTURTIUM FLOWERS
Provided by Olivia Snaije
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Peel grapefruits with a sharp knife, cutting away all white pith. Cut between membranes into individual segments, and place in a bowl along with any juices. Halve avocados, removing peel and pits. Slice into thin wedges and add to bowl with basil. Cut pomegranate crosswise. Holding a half cut-side down over bowl, hit the back side until all seeds have been released, then repeat with other half. Season with salt to taste, and toss lightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mustard and pomegranate molasses, and season with salt to taste. Toss salad with dressing. Divide among individual plates, sprinkle with sumac and garnish with nasturtium flowers.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 452, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 852 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PINK GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO, AND WATERCRESS SALAD
Provided by Skye Gyngell
Categories Salad Citrus Fruit Pork Vegetable Appetizer Side Roast Grapefruit Ham Avocado Prosciutto Watercress Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Dressing:
- First make the dressing. Combine the mustard and sherry vinegar in a bowl and add a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil, followed by the hazelnut oil to emulsify, then set aside.
- Salad:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the nuts on a baking sheet and roast in the middle of the oven for 3 to 4 minutes to warm and release their flavor. Turn into a cloth and rub gently to remove the skins, then roughly chop the nuts.
- For the salad, wash the watercress and gently pat dry. Peel the grapefruit, removing all the pith, then cut out the segments over a large bowl to catch the juice as well as the segments. Halve, pit, and peel the avocado, then cut into slices, similar in size to the grapefruit. Add to the grapefruit with the watercress and toss gently with your fingers to mix.
- If the dressing has separated on standing, give it a whisk, then drizzle half of it over the salad and toss lightly, so you don't break up the avocado or grapefruit. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Arrange the salad on a plate, interleaving the prosciutto slices and romano if using, with the watercress, grapefruit, and avocado. Sprinkle with the minced parsley and drizzle over the remaining dressing. Finally, scatter over the hazelnuts and serve.
PINK ARTIC FROZEN FRUIT SALAD
Make and share this Pink Artic Frozen Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef TraceyMae
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, and soften cream cheese.
- Blend all ingredients except Dream Whip. Fold in Dream Whip.
- Pour into muffin tins lined with paper bake cups and freeze.
- After they are frozen, leave the paper cups on and put them in a plastic bag in the freezer, to be kept until ready to use.
- Remove paper cups before serving.
PINK SALAD
This recipe came from a neighbor here in The Villages. It has been a hit at summer Driveway Parties. She began making it several years ago and her granddaughter calls it Pink Salad.
Provided by Teresa Kelly
Categories Fruit Salads
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Mix first 5 ingredients.
- 2. Then fold in Cool Whip
- 3. Refrigerate OR you can freeze.
CRANBERRY SALAD (A.K.A. THANKSGIVING PINK STUFF)
My mother got this recipe from a dear family friend in the 1950's. No matter who in our family is making Thanksgiving dinner, you can bet this dish will be served. Note: the times indicated do not include refrigeration time. Cranberries from Wisconsin make this a Midwest U.S. regional recipe. (Also, I first enjoyed it in Missour - another fine Midwestern state).
Provided by PanNan
Categories Fruit
Time 25m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- The day before serving, cook cranberries in water over low heat until soft.
- Add sugar and mash.
- Add chopped nuts.
- Stir, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- About 4 hours before serving, add the fruit cocktail.
- Just before serving, whip cream, add sugar and vanilla and whip until soft peaks form.
- Add bananas to fruit mixture.
- Gently fold whipped cream into fruit mixture until well blended.
- Serve immediately.
- Note: You can use Cool Whip instead of whipping the cream, but the flavor is so much better with the real thing!
PINK CLOUD SALAD
Make and share this Pink Cloud Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Christine
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, mix the pineapple and cherry jello.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add 1/2 cup cold water.
- Chill mixture until soft set.
- Fold in cottage cheese, cool whip and pecans.
- Chill until congealed firm.
- Enjoy.
PINK COTTAGE DESSERT SALAD
High protein, low calorie. Sometimes I need something sweet. This makes a good snack, better than chips or candy bar. It also sneaks cottage cheese into my sons diet.
Provided by Scotty Callies Mom
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In food processor, blend cottage cheese til smooth.
- Sprinkle dry Jello over top and blend with Cool Whip and pineapple.
- Refrigerate several hours for Jello to dissolve.
QUICK & EASY PINK FRUIT SALAD
Make and share this Quick & Easy Pink Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by megjo77
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, stir milk and cool whip by hand gently. Lightly fold in pie filling and pineapple. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
RADISH AND PINK GRAPEFRUIT SALAD
I found this in the Food and Drink Magazine. It's simple, easy and delicious! The trick is to slice your radishes very thinly, so they almost look shaved.
Provided by Leslie
Categories Citrus
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the grapefruit and cut into sections over a bowl to catch the juice.
- This should give you enough juice to make the dressing.
- Place the grapefruit sections, green onions, olives and radishes in a salad bowl.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Dressing:.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- Pour over chilled salad and gently toss.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 131.5, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 18.6, Protein 2.5
PINK STUFF (CRANBERRY SALAD)
Categories Fruit Side No-Cook Christmas Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Cranberry Sauce Christmas Eve
Yield 1 bowl
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Day before: 1. Chop cranberries in electric grinder or food processer. Mix sugar and cranberries in a small storage container and place in fridge. 2. In a large bowl mix cool whip with marshmallows. Cover mixture with cling wrap and refrigerate (or put in covered container). Day of: 3. Open and drain the small can of crushed pineapple. Add the drained pineapple to the cranberry and sugar mixture. 4. Fold the cran, sugar, and pineapple mixture into the cool whip and marshmallows. Cover the pink stuff with wrap and refrigerate for an hour or more before serving with the rest of the meal.
PINK POTATO SALAD
Use red or white small potatoes if fingerling potatoes are unavailable.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined sieve for 30 minutes. Place potatoes in a medium pot, and cover with cold water; bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain; run under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside until completely cool.
- Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces; place in a bowl. Add cucumber, olives, onion, and chervil; set aside.
- Place drained yogurt (about 1 1/2 cups) in a bowl. Add red-wine vinegar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and paprika; stir until well combined. Pour over potato mixture; stir until potatoes are well coated. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve immediately.
PINK GRAPEFRUIT AND RADICCHIO SALAD WITH DATES AND PISTACHIOS
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice the top and bottom off one of the grapefruits. Stand it up on a cut side and, using a small sharp knife, slice off the peel and pith, following the curve of the fruit. Save the peels (there should be some red fruit clinging to the pith). Repeat with the other grapefruit. Slice both grapefruits into quarter-inch-thick rounds and arrange on a platter. Evenly sprinkle the dates on top.
- Squeeze the juice from the grapefruit peel into a small bowl. You should have about a tablespoon. If there is less, squeeze some from one of the grapefruit slices. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice the radicchio and add to a bowl. Add the shallot and grapefruit juice and toss to combine. Toss in 3 tablespoons of the oil.
- Sprinkle grapefruit slices with salt and drizzle with the remaining oil. Place a mound of the radicchio in the middle of the grapefruit, leaving a border of the fruit exposed. Sprinkle with pistachios and black pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 256, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 433 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams
PINK LADY SALAD
Make and share this Pink Lady Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Pineapple
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine cherry pie filling, condensed milk, pineapple, Cool Whip, cream of coconut, cherries and pecans.
- Mix well and chill several hours.
SMOKED TROUT AND BEET SALAD WITH PINK CAVIAR
This pretty winter salad gets an upgrade with a garnish of trout roe, sometimes known as pink caviar. Salmon roe is an option, too, as is a dab of relatively inexpensive paddlefish caviar. Make the salad as a first course composed on individual plates, or, for a stand-up cocktail affair, serve a small amount of the mixture spooned into the sturdy red leaves.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, finger foods, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the vinaigrette: Put shallots, mustard, lemon zest and vinegars in a small bowl and stir together. Season with salt and pepper. Leave for 5 minutes to macerate, then whisk in oil. Set aside.
- Prepare the salad: Scrub beets, then simmer in abundant salted water until tender when pierced with a skewer, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. When beets are still somewhat warm, rub off and discard skins. Trim any rough bits with a paring knife.
- Cut beets into half-moon slices, 1/4-inch thick, and place in a medium bowl. Add celery slices. Season with salt and pepper and dress with half the vinaigrette. Toss well with your hands to coat.
- Arrange salad leaves on individual plates, then distribute beet mixture. Break smoked trout fillets into rough 1-inch pieces and arrange over beets. Scatter a few radish slices over each salad. Add some chopped egg, if using. Sprinkle lightly with salt and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
- Top each salad with a generous teaspoon of trout roe and sprinkle with chives and dill sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 443 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the freshest, ripest strawberries for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and drained.
- Be sure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish the salad with fresh mint or basil for a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve the salad with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for a special treat.
Conclusion:
Pink salad is a delicious and refreshing fruit salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like it sweet, tart, or tangy, there is a pink salad recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy dessert or snack, give pink salad a try.
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