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Easy Grape Clementine Salad

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This Easy Grape Clementine Salad recipe is so quick and delicious. It’s packed with fresh ingredients that are available year around, and it’s perfect for potlucks and school lunches.

Butter lettuce leaf filled with a fruit salad made of grapes and clementines sitting on a glass plate.Even though we’ve had a pretty mild winter, our fresh fruit and vegetables are just a memory. Instead of whining, (o.k., I am whining), I thought I would get to work on a salad using fresh ingredients that I do have access to. Hello, Easy Grape Clementine salad. 

Butter lettuce leaf filled with a fruit salad made of grapes and clementines sitting on a glass plate.Fresh fruit and vegetables aren’t always a priority for John. He’s somewhat of a caveman. He’d be happy with a slab of meat on a plate. To heck with the sides. Sometimes I have to get a little creative to inspire him to eat them. [Tweet “Easy Grape Clementine Salad is perfect for winter! #recipe #salad”]

This salad combines fresh fruit, mint, walnuts and a delicious light honey poppyseed dressing. I even got 2 thumbs up from John. I’m sure a whole bowl of this fruit probably sent his system into shock, but he has recovered. I’ll be making this salad all year long.

Butter lettuce leaf filled with a fruit salad made of grapes and clementines sitting on a glass plate.This dressing recipe makes more than you need. It would be just as good drizzled on a lettuce salad, or you could just make a bigger salad. This fruit salad also goes well with the heavier comfort food recipes that are so good this time of year. It’s quick and easy enough that you can get it on your table in no time.

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5 from 5 votes

Easy Grape Clementine Salad

Easy Grape Clementine Salad This salad is so quick and easy, and is packed with fresh ingredients that are available year around. This salad is delicious and keeps well for potlucks or work lunches.
Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 4
Author Hostess At Heart

Ingredients

salad

  • 2 cups grapes halved, I used red and green
  • 2 clementines peeled, sliced and sections separated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped

dressing

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1 scallion white and green parts sliced thinly (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  • Combine all of the salad ingredients, except the walnuts. Dress the salad very lightly with the dressing. Garnish each individual salads with walnuts before serving. Serve additional dressing on the side.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

Notes

This recipe makes enough dressing for a much larger salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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Comments

  1. Kim says

    I used this recipe so my clementines didn’t go bad and it is now going to be a regular fruit salad for my husband and I. My 9 year old was not a fan of the dressing, she liked picking at it plain. But my partner said he can live off of the salad! Thank you!

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  2. Shari says

    Looks like a great salad, Julie! The dressing sounds yummy. The poppy seeds look so pretty on the clementines. I miss summer produce, too. My husband is like yours as far as salads go. I will have to give this one a try!

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  3. Quinn Caudill says

    Eating a clementine as we speak. Be careful with the caveman cracks there is nothing wrong with a big slab of charred meat. LOL The salad looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you bring this week!

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  7. Nancy says

    This salad sounds delicious and refreshing, Julie! It appears to be the perfect accompaniment to tonight’s dinner…recipe printed (check), ingredients on hand (check), goodbye boring salad that was planned (check)! Thanks for posting! 😀

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      • Nancy says

        Two thumbs up, Julie! It was fabulous… I ended up tossing the fruit with baby greens (had more mouths to feed than I anticipated), It was THE perfect salad…Thank you. 🙂

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        • Julie Menghini says

          Yipeee! I really appreciate you letting me know. I’ve used this dressing on lettuce too. Thank you Nancy.

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  8. Natalie says

    This recipe looks delicious, Julie. I love how simple and easy it is to make, too. This time of year I’m always longing for the fresh produce from the market, too. Thank you for co-hosting Fiesta Friday. Have a great week

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Natalie! It is definitely quick and easy and will last quite a while in the fridge. I had a great time hosting FF. It’s such a friendly bunch!

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  9. Suchitra says

    This salad is so screaming my name!! Love the colors and flavors! I was on the lookout for a poppyseed dressing! Is there specific reason for using canola oil instead of EVOO? I am saving the recipe!!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Su! The only reason that I used canola oil is because I didn’t want the flavor of olive oil in this dish. You can certainly use it and I am sure it will be delicious.

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  12. indusinternationalkitchen says

    Easy and delicious salad Julie. I love fruits in salad. And I agree that this can be a nice neat addition to the kid’s lunch boxes.

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  13. Lily says

    I think all men are the same. My husband is the same way. If I don’t make an effort to make him eat his fruits and veggies, I don’t think he would ever just pick up an apple on his own. Beautiful salad, very vibrant and I like it’s simplicity. Thanks for sharing:)

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    • Julie Menghini says

      An apple? Never, unless it is cored and cut into slices and sat in front of him….kind of like when the kids were 5 :). Thanks Lily. Enjoy the rest of your weekend1

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  14. Kunstkitchen says

    Julie, salad is at the top of my list this year for improving my diet. thanks for sharing an easy to prepare salad.

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Catherine! It is indeed simple, easy and an easy way to get your fruit in. So happy you stopped by!

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  15. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

    I love a fruit salad especially with a poppy seed dressing all year long. Grapes and all of the various citrus fruits are plentiful and perfect for a healthy addition to any meal (or by itself). I have been out of town for a week so I am trying to catch up. Thanks so much for co-hosting Julie – looks like there are a lot of good recipes 🙂

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    • Julie Menghini says

      I almost didn’t post it because it’s so easy, but I’ve made it so much lately I thought maybe someone else would enjoy it. I hope you had a wonderful time away! I’m not good at keeping caught up when I am away. So many people do everything on their phone. I need to get better using my phone to stay caught up. Stay warm Judi!

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  16. NancyC says

    I love this fruity salad! It looks so appetizing, fresh, and colorful! Just the thing to brighten a winter meal! 🙂

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  17. chefjulianna says

    Your salad is so fresh and vibrant, Julie! I makes me wish that spring would hurry up and get here!! Thanks so much for co-hosting FF this week! You know that we always appreciate it, and especially you, because you are after all, The Hostess at Heart! 🙂

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Julianna! You are just the sweetest girl. I love to co-host when I can because everyone is so kind and supportive. My favorite place to share. I am thinking spring too! Might be jumping the gun a bit. -25 to -30 f windchill tomorrow. I’m staying home!

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  18. Sarah says

    What stunning fresh salad! Perfect for after the holidays when we need fresh fruits and veggies 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend and Happy FF!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Sarah! It makes it feel a little warmer than it is this time of year. I hope you are enjoying your weekend too!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Arl! Clementines is one fruit John will actually grab and take to work since they peel so easily. I hope you are enjoying your weekend too!

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  20. Dini @ The Flavor Bender says

    Julie! This looks so good! 😀 I was sold with the addition of the grapes!! I love all the fruits and the flavours here – definitely something I can eat just by the bowlful!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Lina! There is one benefit to all of these dreary days, and that they are good for photos! Thank you for stopping. It’s so good to see you.

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Lynz!! I hope you will give it a try. I’m with you that I seem to get stuck making the same thing. Nice thing about following so many talented people that I’m inspired to try new things. I loved your new post Lynz! I am waiting for that book deal. I want mine signed!

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  27. Loretta says

    So vibrant, healthy and delicious Julie. I’d never thought of serving fruit as a salad, we do eat fruit salads with yogurt very often after a meal, but I love how you served this on the Boston lettuce leaf as part of your main meal. The colors pop right out, and that dressing looks really good with the poppy seeds.

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Loretta! Sometimes I put salads together like this and don’t think anything of them, but decided to write this one down since we enjoyed it so much. I sure miss the fresh summer fruit, but this is a good stand in. I love salads with yogurt too. They can sure cure a sweet tooth. Have a great evening!

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  28. Debbie Spivey says

    I just made a salad last week mixing the fruit and veggie combinations. This salad looks like one I can add to my list.

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Debbie! It is just so easy to throw together and take if you need too. Enjoy your evening and thanks for stopping over! How is the weather on the mountain?

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  29. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says

    Hi Julie love the combo. I loveeeeeeee salads and eat one everyday-Glad to know John’s enjoying too!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Cheryl! Wish we had that lovely citrus you guys do but this is a great alternative! Have an amazing day!

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