FRUIT 'N' CHEESE SALAD

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Sweet dressing, tart grapefruit sections, toasted walnuts and pungent blue cheese come together in this unusual salad from Fred Peterson of Peterson's Groves and Nursery in Vero Beach, Florida. The recipe showcases one of the citrus fruits he and his brother, Ed, grow in Indian River County.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 to 10 cups torn salad greens
3 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, optional
1 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, fruit, cheese, onion and nuts if desired. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, honey, mustard and salt if desired. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Daudet Bibantuadi
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I've never made a fruit and cheese salad before, but this one was so easy to make.


Chidera ekeamaka
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit.


shiam Shiam999k
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I love the presentation of this salad. It's so colorful and inviting.


Narayan Oli
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


FIDEL Gamer
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Kigoonya Tian
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish.


Achia Achia
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's light and flavorful.


Yasmeen
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Ali Tanoli
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit!


Noman Shahzad
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit.


X Hassaan
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I've never had a fruit and cheese salad before, but this one was amazing!


Guy Johnson
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This salad is so refreshing and light.


Edwin Kahura
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I love the combination of fruit and cheese in this salad.


Edward Saydee
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This salad is perfect for a summer party.


Cattleya Koalane
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muharam Ali
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Theetrix
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Justice Ishiekwene
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The combination of fruit and cheese is perfect, and the dressing is light and refreshing.