Wild 'bout Fruit Salad

"Sam Talbot's offering on Top Chef. Everyone was raving about it, so I just had to try it! This makes two very satisfying servings, but there is enough of the lemon/oil to toss more spinach in and plenty chimichurri sauce for at least 2-4 more servings. I diced the fruit up for the first batch, but for the second I just did a rough chop. It might not be as refined looking, but it was wonderful. One thing I did that I felt added to the flavor profile was a slight sprinkling of fine sea salt to finish it off. Wonderful salad. I plan on serving it many times next summer when the melons are at their peak. I am a light weight when it comes to spicy food and I thought the amount of red chili flakes was just right."
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
18
Serves:
1-2
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ingredients

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directions

  • Chimichurri sauce: Combine all ingredients in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Combine fruit and red peppers with chimichurri sauce.
  • Mix well to coat all fruit.
  • Cover and set aside to allow to marinate for 10-30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
  • To serve, divide spinach between two plates. Arrange fruit mixture on top of spinach and garnish with shredded gouda cheese. (I used a slotted spoon to drain off excess sauce).

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  1. Oh wow! I don't if I can find the right words to describe just how much I loved this salad. It's very refreshing. Has a great mixture of sweetness, zestyness and spicyness. The presentation turned out quite beautiful with all the various fruit colors. I will be making this again and again
     
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