rec for fruit salad made of winter fruits (oranges, pears, apples, etc) ?

[prima]

I realize I could just make a tried & true fruit salad with whatever fruit is available, but I was wondering if anyone had a favourite fruit salad using fruit that's available throughout the winter. Thanks for any suggestions. Might try this one: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/winter-fruit-salad-recipe/index.html

edit: oops, found an earlier winter salad thread: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/748049

[tastesgoodwhatisit]

Chopped Chinese celery (with leaves), orange segments, thinly sliced onion (soaked for a bit in white rice vinegar), and toasted walnuts. Topped with a drizzle of good olive oil and freshly ground pepper. Add fresh pomegranate seeds if you've got them.

[Cherylptw]

Ruby grapefruit segments, blood orange segments, sliced banana....make a dressing of cream of coconut and coarsely ground black pepper, drizzle over the fruits then top with pistachio nuts and golden toasted coconut.

[mamachef]

Whoa. Now, this sounds amazing, thank you!!

[Cherylptw]

You're welcome, enjoy!

[HillJ]

This time of year we enjoy diced orange, grapefruit, pineapple, star fruit, pomm seeds, banana, pears, apples, apricots tossed in a mint simple syrup and served over slightly warmed goat cheese.

[Violatp]

Has anyone mentioned persimmons? Great for a winter fruit salad...

[Savour]

I have a recipe I love with thinly sliced pears, apples and fennel, dressed in olive oil and fresh herbs.

[jen kalb]

I grew up on a very limited fruit salad regimen - the salad always contained oranges, bananas and fresh pineapple, with sometimes apples or strawberries if available.

A recent very simple and very delicious fruit salad in an italian hotel, that contained only kiwi, bananas, pears and lemon juice/sugar reminded me yet again that the ingredient that really ups the quality of a fruit salad (or any prepared fresh fruit) is fresh lemon juice, or lime juice if you have it.

Simple is best, in my book

ps if you want to get fancy, sliced fennel also works well with oranges in a salad mixing fruit and savory tastes

[pinehurst]

My dad would make a salad with thinly sliced fennel, a small blood orange or a few sections of red grapefruit, and the juice of the citrus to dress. Really good. I like your suggestions.

[c oliver]

http://www.cookstr.com/recipes/shaved...

Similar to this? which I've made several times to great praise.

[prima]

I'm bringing a couple salads to an upcoming potluck. I think I'll give the fennel salad a try. Thanks for the idea, jen kalb, pinehurst & c oliver.

[c oliver]

I frequently/usually have trouble finding blood oranges so have subbed others. Still good. And a little 'wow factor.'

[prima]

Agree, a little fresh-squeezed citrus juice really adds to fruit salad. Also, I've been taking the time to supreme the oranges, tangerines, etc. Find that step really takes the salad up a notch.

[Indy 67]

Here's a link to a Clementine and Jicama Salad at Epicurious:

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/foo...

I've subbed arugula or even baby kale for the cilantro with good results. The reviews include lots of other substitutions or additions like pomegranate seeds.

[prima]

thanks!

[alkapal]

mama chef has the great classic….waldorf, and the others are good, too. may i add ambrosia, which is delightful when freshly made with great navel oranges...and over the top with fresh grated coconut?

the sicilians have a lovely way with citrus and savory flavors, spices and olives, too. many versions abound, but the interplay of the sweet, sharp citrus with the savory olives and pungent onions is very satisfying, yet light.

here is a new one to me that sounded intriguing, from crete -- and a "new" (to crete) ingredient… avocado. http://www.olivetomato.com/avocado-and-orange-salad-with-olive-oil-lemon-dressing/

i recently pinned this beauty -- a fennel, orange and pomegranate salad: http://fooddonelight.com/fennel-orange-salad/ this reminds me that the fennel thread has a ton of great fennel salad recipes. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/576330

tangerine, pomegranate, chicory --> http://www.chow.com/galleries/366/fall-salad-recipes#!8719/chicory-tangerine-and-pomegranate-salad

pear, arugula, endive, candied walnuts --> http://santenuts.com/recipes/pear-arugula-endive-salad-with-candied-walnuts

kale-apple slaw with poppy seed dressing --> http://www.chow.com/galleries/366/fal...

[prima]

Thanks for all the ideas, alkapal.
I've been making a pineapple, cilantro and avocado salad as a side dish lately, which is also pretty good.

[c oliver]

prima, honestly I would look no farther than that FN recipe. Our kids and one y.o. grandbabies are coming in a week and you have now provided me with the perfect salad. We can pick out what the wee ones would like and the rest of us enjoy the whole thing. Thanks for sharing.

[prima]

thanks c oliver ;-)

[jeanmarieok]

My mom used to make oranges/apples/pears/grapefruit, with a little orange juice and some chopped canned peaches and their juice. I still make it a couple of times a year.

[calliope_nh]

You could stir up the sliced fruit with some slightly strained vanilla yogurt, just enough to coat as it will keep apples from browning. Mamachef's ideas sound great.

[mamachef]

calliope, what a great idea. I had NO idea yogurt would stop oxidization, but I do now!! Thank you!!

[prima]

Thanks ;-). I usually use plain yogurt, sweetened with honey, sometimes adding a little lime or fresh ginger.

[magiesmom]

Try this
http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/11/win...

[mamachef]

It is technically not a fruit salad, but oranges and onion are a wonderful mix, both sliced into rounds and arranged on a platter with a scattering of olives and a bit of vinaigrette. Apples - what about Waldorf salad: cubed apples, sliced celery, walnuts, and mayo to dress? This one also cn be done w the pears - and crumbled blue cheese is a lovely addition. What about roasted or wine-simmered pears? Simples, and delicious. Do remember the pomegranate; so pretty and tasty scattered into a fruit salad miix. Would work with the orange idea too, if you don't care for the olives. Oh, and let me mention that I'd tame the onions in a spot of milk before using, or tame them in lightlysugared ice water and dry. It will take anything sharp or sulfurous out of the picture.

[prima]

Thanks, mamachef. ;-)