Sweet and Savory Fruit Recipes - Fruit Dishes for Dinner

Who doesn't love fruits, nature's candies? But there's more to be made with fruit than just desserts you can also incorporate them into savory fruit dishes for dinner. Enjoy these delicious recipes for savory dishes with fruits that I absolutely love and can't have enough of.

The culinary definition of fruit is pretty different from the botanical definition. Tomato, avocado, and plantain —for example— are fruits, but we're not talking about those here. When I say "fruit" in this context, we know it means the sweet kind.

In my culture, we love combining sweet and savory into meals, and having a ripe banana with our plate of rice, beans, and meat is one of our comfort foods. I have dug into our treasure trove of fruits to combine them with savory tastes in new and interesting ways.

Let's explore these perfect pairings of savory dishes and sweet fruits in these easy recipes.

Salads

Savory salads with fruit are some of my favorites. There's something so refreshing in mixing savory ingredients and fruits in salads that makes them much more enjoyable.

Some of these can be served as entrees too. The ceviche recipe is perfect to serve as an appetizer.

Starfruit and Serrano Ham Salad

This starfruit and Spanish Serrano ham salad combines a gorgeous fruit with the quintessential savory ingredient, in a salad that will impress your family and guests.

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Papaya Summer Salad

Try this Green Papaya Salad where vegetables combine with salty and sweet and a hint of spiciness in a plate that can be served as a salad, or a light side dish.

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Shrimp and Mango Ceviche Salad

Inspired by the classic South American dish, this Shrimp and Mango Ceviche Salad is great for summer, and it tastes like a party in your mouth

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Grilled Shrimp and Mango Salad

Grilled shrimp with unripe mangos are the new taste of summer! You’ll love this simple salad that will brighten your BBQ day.

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Lighter No Mayo Potato Salad with Apple

A great substitute for our traditional, stodgier potato salad, this one is lighter and much healthier all around. It’s very creamy even if it doesn’t have mayo.

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Rice, Pineapple, and Sweet Corn Salad

Leftover rice can be reused in this spectacularly colorful salad that is just perfect for summer meals, cookouts, and BBQ days.

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Potato Salad with Apple

Learn how to make ensalada rusa, our favorite potato salad. We show you 2 ways to make ensalada rusa, or ensalada mixta as we call it.

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Fruit main dishes

Adding fruits to your savory dishes should not only be limited to salads, you can also make your main dish with fruits. Some meats go exceptionally well with some fruits, and here are some dinner recipes with fruits to inspire you.

Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Green Mango Salsa

These glazed grilled pork chops with green mango salsa prove how versatile mango is. You’ll love the sweet and savory salsa, and the lovely texture of the green mango.

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Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple

Flavorful juicy pork, a drizzle of soy sauce and the wonderful combination with pineapple, and you'll have a great start to your menu.

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Braised Quail Cooked with Apple and Rum

You'll love this braised quail cooked with apple and rum sauce., which makes this incredibly flavorful and interesting. It's the easiest, best way to cook quail meat.

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Spicy Beef with Peppers and Orange

This flavorful Spicy Beef with Peppers and Orange dish is not only super-fast but also easy to make. It is the perfect dish for lazy weekends and dinners in a rush.

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What do you think of mixing fruits in savory dishes? Have you ever had a banana with your lunch meal? I'd love to hear your opinion.