Best 7 Fruit Nut And Seed Salad Recipes

In the realm of healthy and refreshing salads, the Fruit, Nut, and Seed Salad stands out as a symphony of flavors and textures. This vibrant dish offers a delightful blend of sweet, crunchy, and nutty elements, making it a perfect side or main course for health-conscious individuals. The salad's versatility allows for customization, with a variety of fruits, nuts, and seeds to choose from, ensuring a unique taste experience with every bite. From the classic combination of apples, walnuts, and sunflower seeds to the exotic fusion of mango, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds, the possibilities are endless. This article presents a collection of recipes that explore different flavor profiles and dietary preferences, ensuring there's a perfect Fruit, Nut, and Seed Salad recipe for every palate.

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FRUIT SALAD

Fruit Salad image

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

DELICIOUSLY SWEET SALAD WITH MAPLE, NUTS, SEEDS, BLUEBERRIES, AND GOAT CHEESE

Deliciously Sweet Salad with Maple, Nuts, Seeds, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese image

My mom began making this salad a few years ago and, as soon as I tried it, I just had to get the recipe. This is my version, but can be varied in many different ways because it's all about the dressing! So simple, yet so delicious that you are sure to get requests for the recipe whenever you make it! You can use pecans, almonds, or pine nuts in place of the walnuts.

Provided by Monica

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups torn romaine lettuce
½ cup blueberries
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup walnut pieces
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar, or to taste
¼ cup maple syrup, or to taste
¼ cup grapeseed oil, or to taste
salt, to taste

Steps:

Toss the romaine lettuce, blueberries, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, walnut pieces, feta cheese, and goat cheese in a large bowl. Pour the vinegar, syrup, and grapeseed oil over the salad one at a time; toss until evenly coated. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 159.8 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

RANCHY FRUIT AND NUT SALAD

Ranchy Fruit and Nut Salad image

Quick, tasty and simple salad - the nuts and dried fruit make a great combo.

Provided by Jason Melo Hall

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups mixed salad greens
¼ cup ranch dressing
¾ cup diced tomato
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sunflower seeds
⅓ cup almonds
2 tablespoons flax seeds
⅓ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Mix salad greens and ranch dressing together in a bowl until evenly coated. Add tomato, cranberries, sunflower seeds, almonds, flax seeds, sea salt, and garlic; mix well. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 170.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

FRUIT, NUT, AND SEED SALAD

Fruit, Nut, and Seed Salad image

Serve this salad as a light lunch or alongside a piece of chicken or fish for dinner. Light and refreshing with simple flavors, it's delicious. Apples add crunch and a touch of sweetness. We loved the nuts throughout. A simple dressing has a slight tang and lets the salad flavors shine. Make this your own by adjusting with your...

Provided by cindy sandberg

Categories Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

SALAD
2 c romaine lettuce, torn (or your favorite)
1 c spinach, torn
1 small pear (or apple) diced
1 celery stalk, sliced
2 Tbsp dried blueberries (or cranberries or raisins)
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts (or favorite nuts)
1 Tbsp mixed seeds (shown; raw pumpkin seeds and raw sunflower seeds)
SIMPLE WALNUT OIL VINAIGRETTE
2 Tbsp walnut oil (or grapeseed or olive oil)
2 tsp lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
salt and coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Combine all salad ingredients and toss.
2. Combine vinaigrette ingredients and whisk or shake vigorously.
3. Drizzle salad with dressing. Enjoy!

FRUIT 'N' NUT TOSSED SALAD

Fruit 'N' Nut Tossed Salad image

With its sweet lemony dressing, this green salad comes together in only 15 minutes. Sue Stewart shares the pretty medley. "Even my picky 6-year-old will eat this," she notes from Hales Corners, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 head romaine, torn
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, gently toss the romaine, oranges, grapes and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUITY TOSSED SALAD

Fruity Tossed Salad image

This salad is fresh and tasty... and so pretty! Perfect for a ladies luncheon or a shower.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

fresh leafy salad greens
a few fresh strawberries, sliced
a few canned pineapple chunks, or tidbits, well drained
a few canned mandarin oranges, well drained
a few fresh blueberries
a few chopped pecans, or pecan halves (optional)
bottled kraft creamy poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

1. Arrange leafy salad greens among salad plates.
2. Top greens with fruit and nuts.
3. Lightly drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salads.
4. Note: Be sure to go easy on the salad dressing though, as a little bit surely goes a long way.

FRUIT & NUT SALAD

Fruit & Nut Salad image

The festive colors in this salad make it a delightful addition to the holiday spread. Quick and easy, this recipe tastes good and is also good for you.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 medium green apple, chopped
1 medium red apple, chopped
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, gently stir the bananas, apples, marshmallows, cranberries and whipped topping. Fold in 1/4 cup peanuts. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe fruit: This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and juicy.
Choose a variety of fruits and nuts: This will give your salad a variety of flavors and textures.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: There are many different dressings that you can use for this salad, so feel free to try out a few until you find one that you like.
Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it as soon as it is made.

Conclusion:

Fruit, nut, and seed salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh fruit. It is a great salad for a summer picnic or potluck, or it can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. With its variety of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.