Best 12 Fruit Nut Salad Recipes
Indulge in a refreshing and wholesome culinary experience with our fruit nut salad recipes. These vibrant salads offer a symphony of flavors and textures, combining the sweetness of fresh fruits, the crunchiness of nuts, and the tanginess of dressings. From classic combinations to unique twists, our collection caters to every palate. Discover the simplicity of a classic fruit salad, featuring a medley of seasonal fruits tossed in a light honey-lime dressing. Elevate your salad game with a tropical fruit salad, where exotic fruits like mango, pineapple, and papaya mingle with toasted coconut and a zesty citrus dressing. For a nutty twist, try our honey roasted nut salad, where a variety of nuts are roasted to perfection and tossed with dried fruits and a sweet honey glaze. If you prefer a savory option, our chicken and fruit salad combines succulent chicken with a variety of fruits, nuts, and a creamy dressing. And for a delightful vegan option, our tofu and fruit salad offers a protein-packed and flavorful combination of tofu, fruits, nuts, and a tangy dressing. With step-by-step instructions and beautiful images, these recipes make it easy to create a delicious and visually appealing fruit nut salad that will impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
RANCHY FRUIT AND NUT SALAD
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
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
FROZEN FRUIT AND NUT SALAD
For a cool treat, I serve this frozen salad. The fruit is so flavorful and is so easy to whip up.-Betty Shaw, Weirton, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine milk and pie filling. Add oranges, pineapple and nuts. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spread in a 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cover and freeze. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Cut into squares; serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
FRUIT 'N' NUT TOSSED SALAD
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
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.
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FRUIT & NUT SALAD
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
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
FRUIT-NUT GELATIN SALAD
I have made this many times. An old-fashioned molded gelatin salad with the unusual and tasty combination of orange gelatin, pineapple, cream cheese, pimento, celery, walnuts, etc. This particular recipe doesn't call for marshmallows, but you could always add some if you like.
Provided by Patty
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat pineapple and juice over medium heat until boiling. Add gelatin and stir to dissolve. Remove from heat and refrigerate until partially set.
- In a small bowl, blend the pimento into the softened cream cheese. Mix the gelatin mixture and cream cheese together, and then fold in the whipped cream, nuts and celery. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart mold and chill until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 129.8 mg, Sugar 28.3 g
FRUIT AND NUT CURRIED RICE SALAD
Serve well chilled for a delicious side dish for a picnic or barbecue dinner. This is an exotic, crunchy salad.
Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO
Categories Coconut
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook rice with water, salt and butter according to package directions.
- Chill.
- Cut bananas into 1/2 inch slices.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over banana slices.
- In a large bowl, combine rice, celery, raisins, peanuts, pimiento and chives.
- Toss lightly and chill.
- Combine mayonnaise, cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, curry powder, dry mustard and hot pepper sauce.
- Mix well. Add bananas.
- Toss all but salad greens.
- Arrange mixture on crisp salad greens on chilled salad plates.
- Garnish with toasted coconut and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.6, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 776.4, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 16.1, Protein 7.4
FRUIT & NUT HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD
This is a terrific, sweet chicken salad with a Hawaiian flair. Great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.
Provided by Claudia Dawn
Categories Chicken
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients; blend well.
- Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.6, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 427.3, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 20.2
FRUIT 'N' NUT SALAD
MY MOTHER-IN-LAW created this recipe using leftover fruit from holiday baking. It tasted so good that it became standard fare every time we had ham or turkey. It's a perfect side dish for those entrees. For color and a touch of sweetness, I sometimes add miniature marshmallows. -Willie Mae Philen, Mexia, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, oranges, raisins, cherries and pecans. Combine mayonnaise, sugar and lemon juice; mix well. Add to fruit mixture and stir to coat. Chill. Just before serving, stir in bananas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
FRUIT, NUT, AND SEED SALAD
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
Steps:
- 1. Combine all salad ingredients and toss.
- 2. Combine vinaigrette ingredients and whisk or shake vigorously.
- 3. Drizzle salad with dressing. Enjoy!
FRUIT & NUT CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by kokiangel
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- De-bone chicken and separate white meat from dark. Chop then shred white meat. Mix with other ingredients. Serve on bread or crackers I also used fat free mayonnaise which cut the calories. For extra zing use Lemon Pepper Chicken.
QUINOA FRUIT AND NUT SALAD
This salad is amazing! The Quinoa is very chewy and has a delicate nutty flavor; mix in tart cherries,apples and roasted pecans then you have one fantastic salad for any occasion. Did I mention, it is extremely healthy too. Quinoa is packed full of vitamins and it is considered a superfood. Well, I could eat salads like this...
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Other Salads
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Gather your ingredients, dice up your cherries.
- 2. Rinse you quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan and immediately add your quinoa. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from stove and pour into a bowl and let it cool for at least 15 minutes.
- 3. Next, whisk together your honey, lemon juice and olive oil. Peel, slice or dice your apple and put it into your dressing and mix up. Add your chopped cherries and pecans. When Quiona is cool add this mixture to it and stir until dressing is covering the whole salad. Now you are ready to serve.
- 4. Addt'l info:---Quinoa is a great food for people who must follow wheat-free/gluten-free diets because Quinoa doesn't contain gluten. Quinoa can be substituted for almost any other grain. ---Quinoa has a nutty, smoky flavor and is less filling than other grains and pastas. ---Quinoa was a sacred grain, hailed by the Incas as the Mother of all Grains.
FRUIT AND NUT SALAD
Steps:
- Dice Nectarines keeping the skin in tack, discarding the pit. Slice banana into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place in mixing bowl along with the nuts and brownie pieces. Drizzle a reasonable amount of Maple Syrup over the top and toss until well combined.
Tips:
- Prepare ingredients in advance: Wash, dry, and chop fruits and nuts beforehand to save time and make assembly easier.
- Use a variety of fruits: Different fruits provide various textures, flavors, and nutrients. Consider using a mix of sweet, tart, and juicy fruits.
- Choose nuts that complement the fruits: Consider the flavors and textures of the fruits when selecting nuts. For example, crunchy walnuts or pecans pair well with soft fruits like berries or melon.
- Add some herbs or spices for extra flavor: Fresh mint, basil, or a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg can enhance the overall taste of the salad.
- Use a light dressing: A simple vinaigrette or yogurt-based dressing will complement the flavors of the fruits and nuts without overpowering them.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to set.
Conclusion:
Fruit and nut salads are a delightful and refreshing way to enjoy the goodness of fresh produce. With their vibrant colors, diverse textures, and nutritional benefits, these salads are a perfect addition to any meal or occasion. They are easy to prepare, customizable, and packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Whether you prefer a classic combination of fruits and nuts or want to experiment with unique ingredients, the versatility of fruit and nut salads makes them a versatile and enjoyable dish. So, embrace the flavors of nature and indulge in the goodness of a delicious and nutritious fruit and nut salad.
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