**Tantalizing Spring Fruit Salad Symphony: A Refreshing Medley of Nature's Sweetest Delights**
As the sun kisses the earth, ushering in the vibrant season of spring, it's time to celebrate nature's bounty with a refreshing medley of flavors. Our fresh spring fruit salad is a symphony of colors, textures, and tastes, offering a delightful treat for your palate and a revitalizing boost for your body. Bursting with the goodness of seasonal fruits, this salad is not just a culinary delight but also a nutritional powerhouse. From the crisp crunch of apples and pears to the juicy sweetness of berries and the tropical allure of mangoes and pineapples, each bite is a journey through nature's candy store. With optional add-ins like crunchy nuts, creamy yogurt, tangy citrus, and fragrant mint, this versatile salad transforms into a customizable masterpiece. Indulge in the simplicity of our classic recipe or explore the variations to suit your taste preferences. Dive into the world of flavors and create a refreshing spring fruit salad that's as unique as you are.
SPRING SALAD WITH FRUIT, FETA, AND PECANS
We love this fresh and fruity salad. It's beautiful, colorful and so yummy. The strawberries and mandarin oranges are just sweet enough to mix with the savory feta cheese. The nuttiness of the pecans is a great addition. What really brings this all together is the homemade raspberry vinaigrette. It's the perfect balance of...
Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby
Categories Lettuce Salads
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Raspberry Vinaigrette: Blend all ingredients together well, (a small whisk works great). Drizzle over salad just before serving.
- 2. Wash and dry the greens well, then just before serving, plate each individual salad bowl with the greens.
- 3. Divide the oranges, strawberries, feta cheese and chopped pecans onto each plate for a beautiful presentation. (The pecans can be toasted for a nuttier flavor, if desired.)
- 4. Lightly drizzle with the vinaigrette just before serving, and put the rest of it on the table in case anyone wants more with their salad.
FRESH SPRING FRUIT SALAD
The key to serving a fresh fruit salad is to ensure that the fruit is ripe and tasty. Do yourself a favor and don't attempt to cut the fruits and toss them together the day before serving; doing so causes the fruits get mushy
Provided by TishT
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in large decorative serving bowl.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
SPRING FRUIT SALAD
I FREQUENTLY choose this easy and elegant salad when planning a menu. The flavors blend nicely as it refrigerates. Also, it's nice to have the salad ready when you're busy with last-minute details of serving an entire meal. -Karla Retzer, Grantsburg, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small serving bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with walnuts and brown sugar.
Nutrition Facts :
FRESH SUMMER FRUIT SALAD
One day I decided to stir some rhubarb sauce into my fruit salad - and LOVED the result. The rhubarb sauce keeps fruits from turning brown too.
Provided by CHMOORE
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Blueberry Salad Recipes
Time 3h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rhubarb, turn heat to low, cover, and simmer until rhubarb is soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Mash and chill in the refrigerator, about one hour.
- To serve, mix the grapes, orange, strawberries, apple, peach, plum, cherries, and blueberries with 2/3 cup of the rhubarb sauce. Stir gently, but thoroughly to coat. Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow the flavors to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.3 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 5.7 mg, Sugar 52.1 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, seasonal fruits: This will ensure the best flavor and nutritional value.
- Wash and dry the fruit thoroughly before cutting it.
- Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces so that it is easy to eat.
- Combine the fruit in a large bowl and toss it gently to mix.
- Drizzle the fruit with a little bit of honey or agave nectar, if desired.
- Chill the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Fresh spring fruit salad is a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy the bounty of the season. It is a perfect side dish for a brunch or lunch, or it can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, fresh spring fruit salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
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