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Banana–Kiwi Summer Salad? I believe I will, thanks.

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16 Nov
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I can’t take credit for this delicious and beautiful (did I mention refreshing?) salad. I WILL take credit for relaying it to you, though.

I tore it from Eating Well Magazine possibly before the internet was a thing…maybe not that long ago, but it’s been a favorite for a long time. It’s one of those things that you just keep coming back to, and you never forget it.

The basic fruit flavors that the name suggests are good, but what makes this salad unique and super–delicious is the addition of unexpected touches like red bell peppers, cayenne, and mint.
My favorite way to serve this is in chilled martini glasses, but the last time I made it, they weren’t available so I used the cute little tumbler you see here. Next time I’ve got a martini glass and this salad in the same room, I’ll shoot a pic to y’all.

However you choose to serve it, I guarantee you’ll love it. Heck, just eat it with a spoon right out of the bowl.

A tip for big crowds: you can prep it all except the bananas the day before putting everything together. If you double or triple the recipe, don’t use all the dressing (it’ll be too soupy). Save it for a different fruity dish and fall in love again.

Print Recipe
Banana–Kiwi Salad
A colorful and fresh way to celebrate the Summer Solstice
Course Dessert, Fruit, Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 Tablespoon shallot minced
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey local, if available
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt kosher
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper or to taste
Fruit
  • 4 kiwis peeled, diced
  • 2 bananas cut diagonally 1/4" thick
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh mint thinly sliced
Course Dessert, Fruit, Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 Tablespoon shallot minced
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey local, if available
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt kosher
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper or to taste
Fruit
  • 4 kiwis peeled, diced
  • 2 bananas cut diagonally 1/4" thick
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh mint thinly sliced
Instructions
  1. Whisk or shake together all vinaigrette ingredients. Add remaining ingredients and fold to coat. Serve chilled. If preparing ahead of time, keep ingredients separate until within an hour of serving. Vinaigrette can be made and held for several days in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes

Nutritionals:

Calories: 87

Fat: 2 g

Protein: 1 g

Carbohydrate: 18 g

Sodium: 74 mg

Potassium: 338 mg

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She’s a Registered Dietitian, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a personal trainer, athlete, lover of fine literature and (just about) all music. Her current projects are bringing nutrition education to athletes to help them prepare for life after retirement and challenging perfectionists to chill. She's also a Nerdy Science Girl. Follow her stories promoting healthy lifestyles from the inside out!

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