Pomegranate Banana Salad Recipes

CRUNCHY POMEGRANATE SALAD

Thanksgivings here in Utah wouldn't be the same without this traditional, tasty salad. You can even stir in sliced banana, mandarin oranges or pineapple tidbits.-Jan Olpin, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Crunchy Pomegranate Salad image

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in pomegranate seeds and apples. Sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups pomegranate seeds (about 2 pomegranates)
2 medium apples, peeled and cubed
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

BANANA SALAD

A nice fruit salad for potlucks or outdoor events - my grandmother always made it on the Fourth of July. Bananas, pineapple, and cream cheese in a tangy homemade sauce. Salad can be refrigerated or served immediately.

Provided by CLR

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Banana Salad image

Steps:

Combine pineapple juice, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves and sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.
Stir about 1 tablespoon sauce into the bowl with the egg until egg is slightly warmed. Slowly pour egg mixture into sauce, whisking until sauce is smooth and thickened. Remove saucepan from heat and freeze sauce, stirring occasionally, until completely chilled, about 15 minutes.
Mix bananas, cream cheese, and pineapple together in a bowl. Add sauce and mix until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

Ingredients

½ cup pineapple juice
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 egg, well-beaten
6 large bananas, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained

FRESH FRUIT SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE

The brightly colored fruits in this salad will perk up your morning. This is such a wonderful & easy dish to make get-togethers.-Laura Brodine, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Fresh Fruit Salad with Pomegranate image

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate juice and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in tangerine zest; cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour pomegranate mixture over fruit; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ingredients

1/3 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated tangerine zest
4 tangerines, peeled and sectioned
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced
1 medium apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large ripe banana, sliced
1 large pear, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds