When I plan a menu, I make my choices around what I'm going to serve for a main course.  And although I try to make very balanced meals, I don't usually make very fancy sides - mostly just trying to make sure we have vegetables.  There are times though, when a nice fruit side is needed.  When those times arrive, this is the salad I always choose.

Shown here with oranges, strawberries, green grapes, cherries and blueberries - my favorite combination.

This salad is so easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser.  Almost any fruit can be used (short of melons and apples), and looks very pretty when using a variety of fruit colors - oranges, blueberries, blackberries, green grapes, pear.  The clove flavor is kind of strong, and is especially nice to serve with fall and winter flavors.

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