Not fruit salad. Fruit in salad makes a great appetizer. Many people I know are not salad fans. (The only time my husband serves himself a second helping of salad willingly is when there are eggs and bacon in it.) But there are healthy ways to make salad more fun. Like I said in my last post, throw in your unwanted fruits.
Here are some fruit-in-salad combinations:
1) Citrus Salad: Spring mix with peeled orange and grapefruit slices (see above)
2) Tropical Salad: Mango, avocadoes, tomatoes, onions and lime juice on a bed of greens
3) Apple Walnut: Super-thin apple slices (with peel), walnuts, spinach, olive oil and goat cheese (pears also work well in this salad)
4) Asian Salad: Tangerine sections (peeled), grilled chicken, carrots strips, dash of sesame oil and honey
5) Grape Salad: Red seedless grapes (halved), almond slivers, sharp cheddar cubes, mixed greens and balsamic vinagrette
These are some ideas I try but there are many more ideas out there. The best thing to do is experiment. Balance a little sweetness with a bit of tanginess and saltiness to your salads. Stay clear of creamy dressings which are loaded with calories–you might as well eat a burger for all the calories you are going to gain.