Appetizer & Salad Recipes

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ZINGY SALAD

INGREDIENTS: 2 ZESPRI® GREEN Kiwifruit 1 small red-skinned apple 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp salad oil 1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped METHOD: Slice kiwifruit into halves and spoon the fruit out into a medium bowl in bite-sized chunks. Core and dice the apple and add it [...]

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SUMMER WILD GREENS WITH KIWIFRUIT CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

INGREDIENTS: For Kiwifruit Champagne Vinaigrette 2 ZESPRI® GREEN Kiwifruit 2/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground METHOD: Slice kiwifruit into halves and spoon out chunks into a small food processor. Add all remaining ingredients, [...]

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WASABI SALMON FILO FINGERS WITH KIWIFRUIT DIPPING SAUCE

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter 1 lb 3 oz (600g) fresh salmon fillet 1-1/2 tsp prepared wasabi 8 sheets frozen filo pastry 1 tbsp sesame seeds For Dipping Sauce 4 ZESPRI® GREEN Kiwifruit 1/2 tsp finely grated ginger root 1 tsp honey 1 tsp sweet chili sauce 1/4 tsp salt Freshly ground [...]

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TROPICAL SALAD WITH ZESPRI® KIWIFRUIT HONEY DRESSING

INGREDIENTS: 7 oz (200g) bacon (optional) 7 oz (200g) asparagus 2 firm bananas 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 head crisp lettuce (iceberg or buttercrunch), washed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces 1/2 a papaya, peeled, seeds removed and sliced into wedges 1 double smoked chicken breast (about 11 oz or 300g), skinned and sliced 1 [...]

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SOUTHWESTERN SEAFOOD CEVICHE

- Recipe courtesy of Chef Stephen Barry INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb (200g) prawn mean, raw, diced 1/2 lb (200g) salmon, raw, diced 1/2 lb (200g) scallops, raw, diced 1 red onion, diced 1 sweet bell pepper (red, yellow or orange), diced 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 chile pepper, crushed 2 cups fresh lime juice 1 [...]

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SHRIMP TEMPURA WITH KIWIFRUIT CONFETTI

- Recipe courtesy of Chef Dante Boccuzzi of Dante Restaurant, Cleveland, Ohio INGREDIENTS: 4 to 6 ZESPRI® GREEN or GOLD Kiwifruit, finely diced 1 cup Mayonnaise 3 teaspoons Sambal (garlic chili paste) 1 Lime, juiced Salt and Pepper, to taste 3 dozen Large shrimp, peeled, deveined 2 cups Tempura flour, divided 1 cup Corn starch [...]

 SHRIMP COCKTAIL WITH KIWIFRUIT GUACAMOLE

This shrimp cocktail packs a vitamin punch with nutrient-dense ingredients, fresh kiwifruit, avocados, tomatoes and herbs. INGREDIENTS: 4 ZESPRI® GREEN Kiwifruit, scooped into pieces 1 avocado, peeled and pitted 1 tbsp / 15 ml fresh key lime juice 1 medium yellow heirloom tomato, seeded and diced 2 ZESPRI® GREEN Kiwifruit, scooped and cubed 1/3 cup [...]

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SAUTÉED SCALLOPS WITH KIWIFRUIT, AVOCADO & ORANGE RELISH

- Recipe courtesy of Chef Melissa Perello, Fifth Floor, San Francisco INGREDIENTS: 16 ea. 10/20 Dayboat Scallops 3 GOLD Kiwifruit, peeled 3 GREEN Kiwifruit, peeled 3 Firm, but ripe avocado 3 Valencia oranges, peeled and segmented (no seeds) 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon 1 tbsp chopped fresh chervil Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 12 [...]

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SALMON CROSTINI WITH GOLD KIWIFRUIT

INGREDIENTS: 2 ZESPRI® GOLD Kiwifruit 1/2 tsp finely julliened fresh ginger root 3 spring onions (green/scallions), finely sliced juice from 1/2 lemon salt, to taste 7 oz (200g) fresh salmon filet, cut into 1/4-inch strips and diced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 8 thin slices of bread – baguette is good METHOD: Pre-heat the [...]

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 ROASTED CORN AND ZESTY KIWIFRUIT SALAD

An excellent starter, light meal or main-course accompaniment. INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1-1/2 cups (250 g) whole kernel corn, fresh or frozen 1 small red onion, sliced 3-4 ZESPRI® GREEN Kiwifruit 1 sweet red bell pepper seeded and diced 1 fresh chili pepper, seeded and diced 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice 1/4 tsp [...]