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5 Unexpected Flavor Pairings You Need to Try
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5 Unexpected Flavor Pairings You Need to Try

Feel like mixing up your palate? We partnered with DOLE® Fruit & Veggie Blends to showcase flavors you'd never expect would blend so well together.

Some common flavor combinations are so obvious they feel made for each other, like peanut butter and jelly. To break the mold, we're rounding up five unexpected pairings that might not seem like they would taste good but are actually a delicious surprise for your taste buds. The following recipes will inspire you to toss together your own unique dishes and explore different flavor profiles.

1 Raisin and Mushroom

Raisin and Mushroom
Image Sources: Flickr user babbagecabbage and POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

Sweet and chewy raisins need an earthy partner in crime, which is where mushrooms come in. Try making mushroom pilaf with raisins and see for yourself.

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2 Orange and Sweet Potato

Orange and Sweet Potato
Image Sources: POPSUGAR Photography / Sheila Gim and POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts

The brightness of orange brings life to a dish, and sweet potatoes are no exception. Blend the combo into a smoothie or zest a little orange over your next sweet potato casserole.

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3 White Chocolate and Sage

White Chocolate and Sage
Image Sources: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts and POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

The richness of white chocolate can be too much for some, but it's perfectly offset by the woody flavor of sage. This white chocolate mac 'n' cheese with sage is too indulgent to resist.

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4 Strawberry and Tomato

Strawberry and Tomato
Image Sources: POPSUGAR Photography / Grace Hitchcock and POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

Did you know tomatoes are really fruit? Strawberries are their sister from another mister. After tasting a strawberry caprese pasta salad, you'll see what we mean.

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5 Maple Syrup and Avocado

Maple Syrup and Avocado
Image Sources: Flickr user masstravel and POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

Maple syrup pairs well with anything, but mixing it in with creamy avocado makes the two flavors shine. This chocolate avocado pudding with maple syrup is the perfect way to do it.

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More From DOLE® Fruit & Veggie Blends

More From DOLE® Fruit & Veggie Blends

DOLE® Fruit & Veggie Blends take the guesswork out of making a truly delicious and nutritious fruit and veggie smoothie. Each blend is a carefully selected mixture of all-natural fruits and vegetables, perfectly combined to deliver great taste. Just blend with your favorite beverage and make it perfect every time.

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