Best 12 Best Fruit Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors and colors with our curated collection of the best fruit salad recipes. From classic to exotic, simple to elaborate, these recipes cater to every palate and occasion. Embark on a refreshing journey as we explore a variety of combinations, dressings, and presentation ideas, ensuring a delightful treat that nourishes both body and soul. Whether you're seeking a light and healthy breakfast, a vibrant side dish for brunch, or a refreshing dessert, our fruit salad recipes offer endless possibilities to tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUNDAY BEST FRUIT SALAD



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This is a wonderful and easy fruit salad that is also pretty for special occasions or holidays.

Provided by Pattie Price

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Strawberry Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
2 apples, peeled and cored
1 (21 ounce) can peach pie filling
2 bananas, peeled and diced
3 kiwis
1 pint strawberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss the chopped apples in reserved pineapple juice. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the peach pie filling and pineapple chunks.
  • Remove apples from pineapple juice and add to pie filling and pineapple mixture. Add chopped bananas to reserved pineapple juice and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Peel and slice kiwi and 1/2 of strawberries. Chop the other 1/2 of strawberries and set aside.
  • Remove bananas from pineapple juice and add to pie filling mixture. Add chopped strawberries; toss together.
  • Arrange kiwi slices around the edge of the serving bowl and alternate with strawberry slices. Chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 36 g

BEST SPINACH FRUIT SALAD (W/GLAZED ALMONDS)



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I pair this wonderful spinach salad up with my Recipe #215827 and top with wonderfully easy Glazed Almonds and fruit!

Provided by Sharon Anne

Categories     Berries

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package romaine lettuce, cleaned and torn
1 (7 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, cleaned
3/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (or whole raspberries)
1/2 cup fresh pineapple
1/2 cup mandarin orange
1/4 green onion, sliced
1 cup raw almonds
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Salad & Fruit: Layer salad ingredients onto salad plates, top with cooled Glazed Almonds and serve optionally with Best Raspberry Dressing (Vinaigrette).
  • Glazed Almonds: Heat a heavy skillet on high heat, add almonds and sprinkle generously with sugar, stirring until sugar melts.
  • Caution: The molten sugar is very HOT. Transfer nuts to cool completely on a plate.
  • Break up into pieces.

MOM'S BEST MARSHMALLOW & COCONUT FRUIT SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Mom's Best Marshmallow & Coconut Fruit Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm2

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 ounces pineapple chunks, drained (or 2 Cups Fresh)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
10 ounces Maraschino cherries, drained & halved
16 ounces sour cream
2 cups sweetened coconut, shredded
10 ounces mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Combine fruit in large bowl, fold in sour cream & coconut. Stir well. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

THE BEST FRUIT SALAD EVER



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My mother made this once but it had raisins (I don't like raisins) So I took her Fruit Salad, experimented with it for awhile, and then I had THE BEST Fruit Salad EVER! Very easy to make and my favorite way to eat fruit :D

Provided by Dolphin 1

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 6-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 fresh cantaloupe
15 ounces dark sweet cherries (1 can or 3 and 1/2 cups fresh)
2 cups seedless grapes (whatever kind you prefer)
2 fresh bananas
2 cups fresh strawberries
1 apple
3 cups marshmallows
8 ounces strawberry yogurt
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (or "a dash")
1 tablespoon honey (or "a squirt")
2 1/2 cups Cool Whip (10 ounces)

Steps:

  • Chop all fruit into bite sized pieces. You CAN cut the grapes and cherries, but I usually do not.
  • Throw all the fruit into a very large bowl and add cool whip, yogurt, marshmallows.
  • Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and honey.
  • I usually freeze this, but tastes good in the refrigerator, too! Although, fruit doesn't keep as long in refrigerator, and the freezy treat is tastier to me :D.

BEST EVER TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by Booper-2

Number Of Ingredients 11

CITRUS POPPY SEED DRESSING:
12 mandarin oranges, divided (for dressing and salad)
2 cup strawberries, sliced
1 pineapple, cut into bite size chunks
5 kiwi, sliced
3 mangoes, cut into bite size chunks
1 medium lemon
1 lime
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon Gourmet Garden Ginger Paste or fresh grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Wash and dry lemon, lime and 2 mandarin oranges. Zest the washed and dried citrus with a zester or fine grater. Add to 1 cup measuring cup or small bowl. Cut each in half and squeeze the juice into the measuring cup. (You should get about 1/2 cup juice). Add honey, ginger and poppy seeds to juice mixture and whisk until combined. Set aside or place in the refrigerator if serving later. Prepare remaining fruit. Slice strawberries and kiwi. Section remaining oranges. Cut pineapple and mango into bite size chunks. Place fruit in a large bowl. Pour dressing on top of fruit about 30 minutes before serving. Gently toss to coat. Serve and enjoy! Cook's note: This fruit salad is fabulous with whatever you have on hand. I love carambola (star fruit) and papaya in this salad as well. Bananas are lovely, but have to be added at the last minute or they will get soft and not look pretty.

BEST FRUIT SALAD



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The combination of juices in the dressing brings out the fabulous flavors of all the fruits featured in this salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
2 cups diced red apples
2 cups cubed cantaloupe
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
3 ripe kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice. Combine all fruit in a large bowl; cover and chill. , In a small bowl, combine reserved pineapple juice and dressing ingredients; mix well. Cover and chill. Spoon dressing over fruit or toss just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

THE BEST GLAZED FRUIT SALAD!



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What a delightful fruit salad! The orange marmalade glaze is sweet but has a little bit of tang from the lemon. This was great at room temperature, but even better after it sat in the fridge for a few hours and the flavors blended together. We had some extra strawberries so we threw them in too. So yummy!

Provided by Megan Haskins

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can(s) pineapple, chunks, reserve all the juice
2-3 bananas
1 bunch red seedless grapes
1/2 pt blueberries
1 jar(s) small jar maraschino cherries, drained
any other fruit you would like to add
4 Tbsp sugar
4 tsp cornstarch
4 tsp orange marmalade or apricot preserves
2 tsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Drain pineapple, reserve all juice.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine all your fruit. I always squirt some lemon juice over my bananas before adding so they don't get brown and yucky looking. Set aside.
  • 3. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer till thickened. Remove from heat and add the marmalade or preserves and the lemon juice.
  • 4. Let cool for a couple of minutes, then pour the glaze over your fruit and toss gently to coat. Keep in the fridge. It won't last long!!

THE BEST, ORIGINAL FRUIT SALAD



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This fruit salad has people very skeptical at first, but once you try it you'll love it! This is a judgement recipe; there's no right or wrong. Add other fruits as you please, just be careful with the mayo; you want it to taste of it barely.

Provided by rubiamomma

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Apple Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 bananas, peeled and cut into chunks
1 (13.25 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
2 red apples, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 kiwi fruit, peeled and cut into chunks
3 oranges - peeled, segmented, and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tangerines, peeled and segmented
1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's® or Best Foods®)
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
½ (8 ounce) package chopped walnuts, or to taste
½ cup chopped celery, or more to taste
½ (3.5 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Stir bananas, pineapple chunks, red apples, Granny Smith apples, kiwi fruit, oranges, tangerines, mayonnaise, maraschino cherries, walnuts, celery, and coconut together in a large bowl to evenly mix. Pour reserved cherry juice over the mixture and stir. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 150.6 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

BEST EVER FRUIT SALAD



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This fruit salad is always gobbled up where ever I take it. It is so easy and makes a bunch. Great for big get togethers.

Provided by Susan Robinson

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large bananas, sliced
2 lb sliced strawberries
2 can(s) pineapple tidbits, reserve juice
2 pt fresh rasberries
2 pt fresh blueberries
2 can(s) canned mandarin oranges, drained
2 can(s) canned peach chunks, drained
1 bunch seedless grapes, sliced in half
1 pkg instant vanilla pudding

Steps:

  • 1. Drain pineapple and add pudding mix to juice.
  • 2. Stir to combine until mixed well and set aside.
  • 3. Prepare fruit and combine in a LARGE bowl, adding bananas last to avoid browning. [I usually give the bananas a quick soak in lemon juice water]. This makes quite a bit.
  • 4. Pour pudding and juice mixture over all and combine well. Chill and serve.

DADDY'S HOLIDAY BEST FRUIT SALAD



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What a lovely recipe... The crunchy pecans and sweet coconut remind me of the salads I enjoyed in my childhood. This is a sweet treat for all the senses.

Provided by Judith Watson

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can(s) fruit cocktail, in syrup
1 can(s) pears
1 can(s) cling peaches
1 large red delicious apple
1 c chopped pecans
1 can(s) bakers coconut
1 bottle small marachino cherries
1 large naval orange
1 large banana optional
1 can(s) crushed pineapple

Steps:

  • 1. Drain syrup from canned fruits and set aside. Chop apple into medium dice and coat with lemon juice to stop browning. Optional: Slice banana if using. Supreme the orange and cut slices into thirds. Drain juice from cherries and set aside. Half cherries. Mix all ingredients together. Add about a 1/4 cup cherrie juice.
  • 2. If adding banana, coat with lemon juice to keep from browning. Refridgerate before serving. Serve with Cool Whip or Whipped cream.

SUNDAY BEST FRUIT SALAD



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Another tasty fruit salad that can be made the night before serving.

Provided by Joyce Lowery

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box frozen strawberries, thawed
2 granny smith apples, peeled and finely chopped
16 oz peach pie filling
3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
28 oz pineapple chunks, drained but save the juice
2 bananas, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, toss the apples with saved pineapple juice. Allow to sit for 5 - 10 minutes.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the peach pie filling and pineapple chunks. Remove apples from pineapple juice mixture and add to pie filling mixture.
  • 3. Add sliced bananas to pineapple juice mixture. Let sit for 5 - 10 minutes.
  • 4. Remove bananas from pineapple juice and add to peach pie filling mixture along with the sliced kiwi and 1/3 cup of strawberries.
  • 5. Chop the remaining strawberries and add to the mixture; toss all together. Arrange kiwi slices around the edge of the serving bowl. Alternate with strawberry slices. Chill and serve.

BEST FRUIT SALAD



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Wonderful!!

Provided by Diana Taylor

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 29 oz sliced peaches
1 20 oz pineapple chunks
1 3 1/8 dry instant vanilla pudding
1 lb strawberries quartered
1 sliced banana
1/2 pt blueberries
1 bunch of red grapes
1 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Mix everything... Combine peaches, pineapples, and vanilla mix. This includes juices from cans until pudding is dissolved. Stir in strawberries banana, blueberries,grapes and sugar.

Tips for Making the Best Fruit Salad:

  • Choose fresh, ripe fruits: The quality of your fruit will make a big difference in the taste of your salad. Look for fruits that are brightly colored and free of blemishes.
  • Use a variety of fruits: The more variety you have, the more flavorful your salad will be. Some good combinations to try include berries, melon, citrus fruits, and tropical fruits.
  • Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces: This will make it easier to eat and will also help the flavors to blend together.
  • Add a dressing, if desired: A simple dressing can help to enhance the flavors of the fruit. Some good options include honey, yogurt, or citrus juice.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help to keep the fruit fresh and crisp.

Conclusion:

Fruit salad is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy the bounty of summer fruits. By following these tips, you can make a fruit salad that is both beautiful and delicious. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing snack or side dish, give fruit salad a try!

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