Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

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Vegan jackfruit sandwich -

Who doesn't love a good sandwich? This homemade vegan pulled jackfruit sandwich will leave you wanting a second one. Add some BBQ sauce and coleslaw, and you'll have a match made in heaven.

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Peach salsa -

You can't go wrong with this vibrant peach salsa at your next taco night. Not only does it look good, it will also add tons of rich flavors to your meal.

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Grilled pineapple slices -

Who says you can only grill meats and veggies? For your next BBQ, cut slices of pineapple and drizzle some olive oil on top before grilling them. You will not regret this delicious treat.

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Watermelon gazpacho -

Try making this Spanish classic with watermelon. All you need to mix in are watermelon, yellow peppers, and cucumber. Garnish with some fresh thyme, and you'll have the perfect watermelon gazpacho!

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Apricot bruschetta -

This apricot bruschetta is the perfect appetizer. Have the apricots sliced and grilled, and then add them on toast with cream cheese. For an extra kick, add some chili on top.

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Tagine with prunes and apricots -

Try out this take on the traditional Moroccan dish, this time with lamb, prunes, and apricots, sprinkled with almonds and sesame seeds.

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Grilled pork chops with nectarine -

For some sweetness, add sliced nectarines to your grilled pork chops. It's sure to become a success at your next BBQ.

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Beetroot and strawberry salad -

Not only will this beautiful plate brighten up your dinner table, it's also an easy and delicious salad to make. All you need are chopped beetroot and strawberries, then you can top it off with some oregano and nuts.

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Grilled pineapple tomato salsa -

Grilled pineapples are already a delicious treat on their own, but try adding some slices to your tomato salsa as well. You won't regret this version!

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Mango curry -

The traditional mango curry is the perfect sweet and sour dish. It's made with raw ripe mangos, fish, coconut milk, mustard, and plenty of spices.

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Grilled peaches with blue cheese -

We all love a good cheese, especially paired with some wine. So next time you have friends over with a nice bottle, try grilling some sliced peaches and adding blue cheese on top. It might sound fancy, but it's super easy to make.

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Watermelon caprese salad -

Make this Italian classic, but instead of tomatoes, swap them for watermelon. Then add the typical ingredients for a caprese salad: mozzarella, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar. For extra sweetness, add some blueberries.

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Quinoa salad with mango and herbs -

Quinoa salads are super healthy and versatile. For a nice, light, and healthy lunch, add some chopped mango and herbs. A drizzle of lime juice will give this salad some pleasant acidity.

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Barbecued lamb ribs with blueberry sauce -

The good thing with sauces is that you can get super creative with them and always try out a new one for your meals. Experiment with adding a blueberry sauce to your barbecued lamb ribs and baked potatoes. You will not regret it.

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Grilled watermelon salad -

Watermelon is another great fruit to grill. You can have it by itself or even with a nice salad on a hot day. Try adding some balsamic vinegar when serving for a nice kick.

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Fig and goat cheese tart -

This delicious fig tart will make your mouth water. Together with goat cheese and hazelnuts, it'll be the perfect combination. And to top it all off, don't forget to drizzle some honey before serving.

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Roasted chicken with grapes -

For your next dinner, add some sweetness to your roasted chicken with grapes. Mix in some red onions and thyme as well. It'll be a dinner table hit!

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Open sandwiches with figs and cream cheese -

For a quick snack, try spreading some cream cheese on the bread of your choice with figs on top. To keep it even more healthy, go for dark bread with seeds.

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Shrimp salad with papaya and pomegranate -

Jazz up your shrimp salad by adding some sweetness. All you need are shrimp, avocado, papaya, and pomegranate. Some feta cheese will be a great addition as well.

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Spinach salad with berries -

It's hard to find people who don't like berries. So add some to your spinach salad with feta cheese. Strawberries and blueberries work marvelously here.

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Mango salsa -

Another great fruit to add to your salsa is mango. This delicious fruit will give a nice sweetness when mixed with onion, hot pepper, and cilantro.

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Grilled meat with plum sauce -

A nice plum sauce will taste amazingly on grilled meat. Not only is it an unexpected sauce, it's also easy to make and delicious. You'll definitely be going for seconds.

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Pasta salad with melon -

This pasta salad is super healthy and easy to put together. Just pick a pasta of your choice, like fusilli, and add mozzarella, melon, avocado, and red onions.

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Salad with pineapple -

This appetizing salad is everything you need, especially on hotter days. Just add spinach, nuts, goat cheese, and the main event: chopped pineapple.

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Pear and gorgonzola risotto -

If you're into Italian flavors, then this pear and gorgonzola risotto is for you. Topped with some walnuts for crunchiness, you'll get a tasty and exciting meal out of the deal.

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Tacos with pineapple -

This type of taco is called gringas and consists of flour tortillas filled with cheese, al pastor meat, and pineapple. Then they are grilled like a quesadilla. Simply delicious!

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Sandwich with cottage cheese and berries -

Not only is this sandwich easy to make, but it's also super delicious. Just add some cottage cheese and top it with berries of your choice. This version is with blueberries and blackberries, sprinkled with some orange peel.

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Fig salad with prosciutto -

This fig salad will be a major hit at the dinner table. Just add some prosciutto, blue cheese, walnuts, and arugula leaves, and it's ready to serve.

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Savory apple pie with red onion -

Everyone loves a good apple pie, so why not try out a savory version? With red onions added, this version is the perfect savory pie for apple lovers.

Sources: (HuffPost) (Food52)

See also: The best dishes you can freeze

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Vegan jackfruit sandwich -

Who doesn't love a good sandwich? This homemade vegan pulled jackfruit sandwich will leave you wanting a second one. Add some BBQ sauce and coleslaw, and you'll have a match made in heaven.

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Shutterstock

1 / 30 Fotos

Peach salsa -

You can't go wrong with this vibrant peach salsa at your next taco night. Not only does it look good, it will also add tons of rich flavors to your meal.

©

Shutterstock

2 / 30 Fotos

Grilled pineapple slices -

Who says you can only grill meats and veggies? For your next BBQ, cut slices of pineapple and drizzle some olive oil on top before grilling them. You will not regret this delicious treat.

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Shutterstock

3 / 30 Fotos

Watermelon gazpacho -

Try making this Spanish classic with watermelon. All you need to mix in are watermelon, yellow peppers, and cucumber. Garnish with some fresh thyme, and you'll have the perfect watermelon gazpacho!

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Shutterstock

4 / 30 Fotos

Apricot bruschetta -

This apricot bruschetta is the perfect appetizer. Have the apricots sliced and grilled, and then add them on toast with cream cheese. For an extra kick, add some chili on top.

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Shutterstock

5 / 30 Fotos

Tagine with prunes and apricots -

Try out this take on the traditional Moroccan dish, this time with lamb, prunes, and apricots, sprinkled with almonds and sesame seeds.

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Shutterstock

6 / 30 Fotos

Grilled pork chops with nectarine -

For some sweetness, add sliced nectarines to your grilled pork chops. It's sure to become a success at your next BBQ.

©

Shutterstock

7 / 30 Fotos

Beetroot and strawberry salad -

Not only will this beautiful plate brighten up your dinner table, it's also an easy and delicious salad to make. All you need are chopped beetroot and strawberries, then you can top it off with some oregano and nuts.

©

Shutterstock

8 / 30 Fotos

Grilled pineapple tomato salsa -

Grilled pineapples are already a delicious treat on their own, but try adding some slices to your tomato salsa as well. You won't regret this version!

©

Shutterstock

9 / 30 Fotos

Mango curry -

The traditional mango curry is the perfect sweet and sour dish. It's made with raw ripe mangos, fish, coconut milk, mustard, and plenty of spices.

©

Shutterstock

10 / 30 Fotos

Grilled peaches with blue cheese -

We all love a good cheese, especially paired with some wine. So next time you have friends over with a nice bottle, try grilling some sliced peaches and adding blue cheese on top. It might sound fancy, but it's super easy to make.

©

Shutterstock

11 / 30 Fotos

Watermelon caprese salad -

Make this Italian classic, but instead of tomatoes, swap them for watermelon. Then add the typical ingredients for a caprese salad: mozzarella, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar. For extra sweetness, add some blueberries.

©

Shutterstock

12 / 30 Fotos

Quinoa salad with mango and herbs -

Quinoa salads are super healthy and versatile. For a nice, light, and healthy lunch, add some chopped mango and herbs. A drizzle of lime juice will give this salad some pleasant acidity.

©

Shutterstock

13 / 30 Fotos

Barbecued lamb ribs with blueberry sauce -

The good thing with sauces is that you can get super creative with them and always try out a new one for your meals. Experiment with adding a blueberry sauce to your barbecued lamb ribs and baked potatoes. You will not regret it.

©

Shutterstock

14 / 30 Fotos

Grilled watermelon salad -

Watermelon is another great fruit to grill. You can have it by itself or even with a nice salad on a hot day. Try adding some balsamic vinegar when serving for a nice kick.

©

Shutterstock

15 / 30 Fotos

Fig and goat cheese tart -

This delicious fig tart will make your mouth water. Together with goat cheese and hazelnuts, it'll be the perfect combination. And to top it all off, don't forget to drizzle some honey before serving.

©

Shutterstock

16 / 30 Fotos

Roasted chicken with grapes -

For your next dinner, add some sweetness to your roasted chicken with grapes. Mix in some red onions and thyme as well. It'll be a dinner table hit!

©

Shutterstock

17 / 30 Fotos

Open sandwiches with figs and cream cheese -

For a quick snack, try spreading some cream cheese on the bread of your choice with figs on top. To keep it even more healthy, go for dark bread with seeds.

©

Shutterstock

18 / 30 Fotos

Shrimp salad with papaya and pomegranate -

Jazz up your shrimp salad by adding some sweetness. All you need are shrimp, avocado, papaya, and pomegranate. Some feta cheese will be a great addition as well.

©

Shutterstock

19 / 30 Fotos

Spinach salad with berries -

It's hard to find people who don't like berries. So add some to your spinach salad with feta cheese. Strawberries and blueberries work marvelously here.

©

Shutterstock

20 / 30 Fotos

Mango salsa -

Another great fruit to add to your salsa is mango. This delicious fruit will give a nice sweetness when mixed with onion, hot pepper, and cilantro.

©

Shutterstock

21 / 30 Fotos

Grilled meat with plum sauce -

A nice plum sauce will taste amazingly on grilled meat. Not only is it an unexpected sauce, it's also easy to make and delicious. You'll definitely be going for seconds.

©

Shutterstock

22 / 30 Fotos

Pasta salad with melon -

This pasta salad is super healthy and easy to put together. Just pick a pasta of your choice, like fusilli, and add mozzarella, melon, avocado, and red onions.

©

Shutterstock

23 / 30 Fotos

Salad with pineapple -

This appetizing salad is everything you need, especially on hotter days. Just add spinach, nuts, goat cheese, and the main event: chopped pineapple.

©

Shutterstock

24 / 30 Fotos

Pear and gorgonzola risotto -

If you're into Italian flavors, then this pear and gorgonzola risotto is for you. Topped with some walnuts for crunchiness, you'll get a tasty and exciting meal out of the deal.

©

Shutterstock

25 / 30 Fotos

Tacos with pineapple -

This type of taco is called gringas and consists of flour tortillas filled with cheese, al pastor meat, and pineapple. Then they are grilled like a quesadilla. Simply delicious!

©

Shutterstock

26 / 30 Fotos

Sandwich with cottage cheese and berries -

Not only is this sandwich easy to make, but it's also super delicious. Just add some cottage cheese and top it with berries of your choice. This version is with blueberries and blackberries, sprinkled with some orange peel.

©

Shutterstock

27 / 30 Fotos

Fig salad with prosciutto -

This fig salad will be a major hit at the dinner table. Just add some prosciutto, blue cheese, walnuts, and arugula leaves, and it's ready to serve.

©

Shutterstock

28 / 30 Fotos

Savory apple pie with red onion -

Everyone loves a good apple pie, so why not try out a savory version? With red onions added, this version is the perfect savory pie for apple lovers.

Sources: (HuffPost) (Food52)

See also: The best dishes you can freeze

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Shutterstock

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Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

Here are some savory recipes that use fruit in celebration of Melon Day!

Unusual ways of using fruit in your savory meals

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09/08/24 | StarsInsider

FOOD Recipes

Fruit has often been reserved mainly for sweet desserts and snacks. But fruits can be a great way to jazz up your savory meals, whether you want to add some sweetness to your dishes or make your salad more refreshing.

Click through the following gallery and get inspired with these easy and delicious non-dessert fruit recipes.

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