Savory Fruit Salad Recipe

Name: Savory Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole Plums (large And Dark Purple); 2 whole Geo Plums (or A Smaller, Tart Plum Varietal); 2 whole Nectarines; ⅓ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 ounces, fluid Red Wine Vinegar (plus Extra If Needed); 1 whole Tangerine; 2 sprigs Fresh Basil; 4 sprigs Thyme; 1 head Radicchio; 1 head Frisee; 1 bag Arugula; 1 Large Bag Mixed Greens; 1 bunch Grapes (champagne, Green Or Red)

Servings: persons

3 whole Plums (large And Dark Purple)
2 whole Geo Plums (or A Smaller, Tart Plum Varietal)
2 whole Nectarines
⅓ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 ounces, fluid Red Wine Vinegar (plus Extra If Needed)
1 whole Tangerine
2 sprigs Fresh Basil
4 sprigs Thyme
1 head Radicchio
1 head Frisee
1 bag Arugula
1 Large Bag Mixed Greens
1 bunch Grapes (champagne, Green Or Red)

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To prepare the plum vinaigrette: Staying close to the seed, slice the stone fruit so that you have two perfect rounds per fruit.
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Slice the fruit cheeks into consistent sized slices.
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Set aside.
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Cut the remaining fruit off the seed of each fruit, being careful to save the uneven pieces for the vinaigrette.
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Place the random pieces into mortar and crush, being careful to extract as much fruit juice as possible.
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Put the pulpy juice into a small bowl and add the olive oil, vinegar and tangerine juice.
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Remove the basil and thyme leaves from the stem.
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Muddle the herbs leaves and the basil stem in a mortar and pestle.
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Add to the vinaigrette, stir and taste.
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Add salt and pepper.
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Taste for balance.
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Add more acidity (in the form of more red wine vinegar or lemon juice) or seasoning if needed.
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Put in a jar and let sit for a few minutes.
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When ready to toss the salad, remove the basil stems.
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To prepare the salad: Chop the radicchio into small slices.
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Chop the bottom off the frisee and pull apart into individual pieces.
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Toss the radicchio and frisee into the greens.
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Toss the fruit with some of the plum vinaigrette in a separate bowl.
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When ready to serve, toss the greens with the plum vinaigrette, using the least amount necessary.
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To compose the salad, place a heaping tablespoon of dressed fruit on a chilled plate, then top with greens.
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Add pieces of the fruit on top, being sure to drizzle some of the juice over the top of the final salad.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole Plums (large And Dark Purple), 2 whole Geo Plums (or A Smaller, Tart Plum Varietal), 2 whole Nectarines, ⅓ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Savory Fruit Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Savory Fruit Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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