Best 4 Deluxe Fruit Salad Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Deluxe Fruit Salad, a refreshing symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad boasts a medley of handpicked seasonal fruits, each bursting with its unique sweetness and tartness. From the crisp crunch of crisp apples and juicy oranges to the luscious softness of plump grapes and luscious strawberries, every bite offers a burst of refreshing goodness. Drizzled with a zesty honey-lime dressing, this salad transforms into a delightful dance of flavors, leaving you craving more. But that's not all! We also present a tantalizing array of additional recipes to elevate your fruit salad experience. Discover the secrets of creating a delectable Ambrosia Salad, a classic combination of fruits, marshmallows, and whipped topping that will bring back childhood memories. Embark on a tropical adventure with our Tropical Fruit Salad, featuring an exotic blend of mango, pineapple, and papaya, all harmoniously united by a tangy citrus dressing. For a unique twist, try our Spiced Winter Fruit Salad, where warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg dance in harmony with seasonal fruits, creating a symphony of festive flavors. With these diverse recipes at your fingertips, you'll never run out of ways to relish the goodness of fruits.

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PERFECT SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

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The perfect fruit salad for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator before I serve it. Enjoy.

Provided by Nicole Graham Holley

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Strawberry Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

⅔ cup fresh orange juice
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
3 bananas, sliced
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 cup seedless grapes
2 cups blueberries

Steps:

Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.7 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

FRUIT SALAD

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This simple, homemade fruit salad recipe is an ideal light, healthy side. With a citrus poppy seed dressing, you'll love its fresh taste!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound fresh strawberries (sliced and halved (about 3 cups))
1 pound diced fresh pineapple (about 3 cups)
1 pint fresh blueberries (about 2 cups)
5 kiwi fruit (peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces (about 2 cups))
2 cups seedless red grapes
1 large banana* (peeled and cut into bite sized pieces (about 1 cup))
Chopped fresh mint (optional)
zest of 1/2 medium orange
juice of 1/2 the same medium orange (about 3 tablespoons)
zest of 1 small lime (or 1/2 small lemon)
juice of the same 1 small lime (or 1/2 small lemon)
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

If you will not be serving the fruit salad right away, place all of the fruit except the banana in a large serving bowl: strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, kiwi, and grapes.
In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the dressing: orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, honey, vanilla extract, and poppy seeds.
Pour the dressing over the fruit and with a large spoon, toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the juices to marry (1 hour is even better). Just before serving, stir in the banana. Sprinkle with fresh mint. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 12 (about 1 heaping cup), Calories 126 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

DELUXE FRUIT SALAD

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Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pint strawberries sliced (reserve 8 slices)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pint blueberries
2 bananas sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 oranges peeled and sliced crosswise
1 (20-ounce) can pineapple slice quartered (reserve 1 whole slice)
1/2 cup orange liqueur
powdered sugar Sifted
mint leaves fresh

Steps:

In a medium bowl, stir strawberries and sugar set aside.In a 2-quart serving bowl, place 1 1/2 cups of the blueberries set remaining blueberries aside.Sprinkle bananas with lemon juice. Place bananas on top of blueberries. Add a layer of strawberries with sugar, then oranges. Arrange quartered pineapple slices in a circle around outer edge. Fill center of circle with remaining 1/2 cup blueberries. Top blueberries with reserved pineapple slice. Finish arrangement with eight reserved strawberry slices around pineapple slice. Carefully pour liqueur over the fruit. Cover and chill for 1 hour.Just before serving, top with powdered sugar and decorate with mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

DELUXE DRESSING FOR FRUIT SALADS

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My Aunt Mona served this dressing with a large bowl of mixed fruit 60 years ago. It has been a family favorite for special occasions ever since. She layered the fruits in a glass bowl so their colors and textures could be admired by everyone. The dressing was offered in a gravy boat or served in a separate bowl. These are some of the fruits she liked to use: pineapple pieces; diced apples; peaches; pears; melon chunks or balls; grapes; bananas; Mandarin orange segments--and even nuts and chopped dates. Feel free to use your favorites. Amount of servings depends upon how much fruit is used and how big the bowl is.

Provided by Joje in Oklahoma Ci

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 eggs, beaten light Then add
3/4 cup sugar (Beat with eggs until fluffy)
1 orange, juice of, squeezed from it
1 lemon, juice of, squeezed from it
1 cup pineapple juice (Juice from 1 can pineapple rings or chunks.)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (Dissolved in some of the juice.)
1 cup heavy cream, whipped until stiff and folded into pudding mixture after it is cooked and chilled

Steps:

Cook all ingredients EXCEPT WHIPPED CREAM in double boiler until thick. When consistency of pudding, take off from heat. Pour into bowl and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until stiff and fold into chilled mixture until smooth. Best served over assorted, cut up fruits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 160.1, Sodium 51.2, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 30.8, Protein 4.2

Tips:

For the best flavor, use ripe and fresh fruits. Avoid fruits that are bruised or have blemishes.
If you are using canned fruit, be sure to drain it well and rinse it before adding it to the salad.
To prevent the fruit from browning, add a little bit of lemon juice or pineapple juice to the salad.
If you are making the salad ahead of time, it is best to wait to add the dressing until just before serving.
Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing treat.

Conclusion:

This deluxe fruit salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its variety of fresh fruits and creamy dressing, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and healthy snack or side dish, give this deluxe fruit salad a try. You won't be disappointed!