Tossed Fruit Salad

Prep: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A refreshing tossed fruit salad featuring citrus segments, banana slices, and crisp greens, all coated in a tangy tarragon vinaigrette. Perfect for light lunches or outdoor gatherings, it combines vibrant flavors and textures to delight the palate and add a healthy touch to any meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 cup salad oil
  • 2 medium oranges
  • 1 medium grapefruit
  • 1 ripe medium banana
  • 4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
  • 2 cups torn escarole

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, tarragon vinegar, and water in a saucepan.
  2. Heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, then cool.
  3. Stir in celery salt, paprika, and dry mustard.
  4. Add salad oil slowly in a stream, beating with an electric mixer until thick.
  5. Cover and chill the dressing.
  6. Peel and section the oranges and grapefruit, reserving the juices.
  7. Peel and slice the banana.
  8. Brush the banana slices with the reserved citrus juices.
  9. Set aside.
  10. In a large salad bowl, combine torn iceberg lettuce and escarole.
  11. Arrange orange, grapefruit, banana, and other fruit in a circle atop the greens.
  12. Pour the chilled dressing over the salad.
  13. Toss gently to coat the fruit and vegetables.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

347 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 24.7g 32% DV
Carbs 36.2g 13% DV
Fiber 12.8g 46% DV
Sugar 12.8g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 210.3mg 9% DV
Potassium 1006.8mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 627mcg 70% DV
Vitamin C 23.6mg 26% DV
Calcium 86.5mg 7% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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