8 Savory Dishes Where Fruits Take Center Stage
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If you love fruits as much as I do, you’d probably know how multi-purpose they are. Normally, we use fruits in desserts so often that we overlook their savory potential. These seasonal, vibrant, and juicy bounties make your salads, salsas, and dinners so rich in flavor that you just can’t help but appreciate their versatility. Besides, what better way to take full advantage of the seasonal produce than to make full meals out of it while they are still fresh? Here are 8 tried and tested ways in which the fruits take your savory dishes to the next level.
Strawberry Salsa
Sweet strawberries in a spicy salsa? Best decision I made this summer. The sweet goodness of strawberries paired with tangy limes and spicy jalapenos turns out to be the perfect side with some crispy tortilla chips for light summer snacking. Full Recipe: Strawberry Salsa
Peach Mango Salsa
Behold! The King of fruits, proving once again that fruits do not just belong with desserts. This peach mango salsa never fails to steal the show, with juicy and ripe mangoes paired with fresh peaches, tangy lime juice, and hot’n’spicy jalapenos. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or just casual mid-afternoon snacking. Full Recipe: Peach Mango Salsa
Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
Another salad where strawberries take the center stage is this creamy and tangy strawberry goat cheese salad. The sweet goodness of strawberries is perfectly balanced by the tangy balsamic dressing, making it a perfect midday snack or a light lunch. Full Recipe: Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
Apple Pecan Salad
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Apple enthusiasts assemble! We all know how versatile apples are. From pies to salads, apples dominate any dish they are tossed in. This crunchy, sweet, and tangy apple pecan salad is no different. Dressed with maple vinaigrette, this salad is perfect as a side or even as a quick, light lunch for busy days. Full Recipe: Apple Pecan Salad
Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken
Whenever I’m having company or am just in the mood for a fancy dinner, I cut up some apple slices and stuff them in chicken breasts with some cheese, and voila! The sweet yet tangy chicken dinner awaits – all thanks to the cooking apples. Full Recipe: Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken
Grilled Halloumi Strawberry Salad
With farmer markets bursting with fresh produce every day, I find myself frequently experimenting with fruits, like grilling strawberries for this halloumi strawberry salad. Topped with balsamic dressing, this salad is a perfect way to add strawberries directly to your lunch menu. Full Recipe: Grilled Halloumi Strawberry Salad
Arugula Pear Salad
The moment our local farmer’s market starts stocking up on pears, I immediately start craving this arugula pear salad. Ripe, juicy pears wonderfully complement peppery arugula in this savory, tangy salad. Full Recipe: Arugula Pear Salad
Mexican Watermelon Salad
If you have not tried to mix watermelon with signature Mexican flavors, you’re missing out on something amazing. Roasted pepitas and creamy queso fresco complement the sweet, watery texture of watermelon wonderfully, resulting in this mouthwatering salad. Full Recipe: Mexican Watermelon Salad
