Best 5 Honey Walnut Fruit Salad Recipes

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**Honey Walnut Fruit Salad: A Delightful Blend of Sweetness, Crunch, and Refreshment**

Indulge in the vibrant flavors and textures of honey walnut fruit salad, a refreshing dish that combines the natural sweetness of fresh fruits with the nutty crunch of walnuts, all coated in a luscious honey dressing. This delightful salad offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its vibrant colors and inviting aroma, honey walnut fruit salad is a perfect side dish for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering or a special celebration. The combination of sweet, juicy fruits, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy-sweet honey dressing creates a harmonious balance that will appeal to everyone. Dive into this culinary delight and experience the perfect harmony of flavors and textures in every bite.

**The recipes in this article encompass a variety of honey walnut fruit salad variations, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish:**

* **Classic Honey Walnut Fruit Salad:** A timeless recipe that showcases the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy with fresh fruits like apples, grapes, and pineapple, tossed in a simple honey-lemon dressing and adorned with walnuts.

* **Tropical Honey Walnut Fruit Salad:** Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this vibrant salad featuring exotic fruits like mango, pineapple, and papaya, complemented by a creamy honey-coconut dressing and crunchy walnuts.

* **Berry Honey Walnut Fruit Salad:** Experience a burst of summer flavors with this delightful salad featuring a medley of fresh berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, tossed in a tangy honey-lime dressing and sprinkled with walnuts.

* **Autumn Honey Walnut Fruit Salad:** Celebrate the fall harvest with this seasonal salad showcasing crisp apples, juicy pears, and sweet cranberries, tossed in a spiced honey-apple cider dressing and topped with walnuts.

* **Winter Honey Walnut Fruit Salad:** Bring warmth and comfort to your winter table with this cozy salad featuring roasted pears, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts, dressed in a honey-cinnamon dressing.

No matter your preference, these honey walnut fruit salad recipes offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will elevate your dining experience. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect honey walnut fruit salad recipe that will become a staple in your recipe collection.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

CREAMY CINNAMON APPLE AND WALNUT FRUIT SALAD



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The perfect autumn fruit salad! It's loaded with crisp, sweet apples, cranberries and walnuts and covered in a rich, cinnamon cream cheese dressing. What's not to love?

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 oz) pkg. Neufchatel cheese, softened slightly ((light cream cheese))
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 (8 oz) pkg. light sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 lbs crisp, (sweet apples, chilled (I used a combo of Gala, Jazz and Golden Delicious))
2 cups cold water, (for soaking apples)
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, (for soaking apples)
1 cup chopped Fishers Walnuts
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, whip together Neufchatel cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add sour cream and vanilla and blend until combined. Chill until ready to serve salad.
  • For the fruit salad:I n a medium mixing bowl combine water and lemon juice. Dice apples into cubes, while cutting out core, and as your cutting them in batches dump them into the lemon water mixture and let rest about 1 minute then drain on paper towels (this just reduces the browning).
  • Transfer apples to a bowl along with about 3/4 of the walnuts and 3/4 of the cranberries, and the Neufchatel cheese mixture.
  • Toss to coat apples evenly. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 of the walnuts and cranberries over top. Keep chilled and serve within an hour for best results*.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 83 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HONEY WALNUT FRUIT SALAD



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THIS SALAD IS SO REFRESHING

Provided by FANNIE MCCOY

Categories     Fruit Salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 c sue bee honey
1/2 c light mayonnaise
1/2 c chopped california walnuts
3 cored, unpeeled red or yellow apples, chopped
2 bananas,peeled and sliced
11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
1 c seedless grapes
1 c shredded lettuce
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. BLEND HONEY AND MAYONNAISE UNTIL SMOOTH.
  • 2. TOSS REMAINING INGREDIENTS WITH LEMON JUICE.
  • 3. STIR IN HONEY MIXTURE AND REFRIGERATE UNTIL READY TO SERVE.

HONEY FRUIT SALAD



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A light honey and lime dressing brings out the flavor of canned and fresh fruits. This is a colorful addition to any early-morning meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup green grapes
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
1 medium firm banana, sliced
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
Fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine fruit. In a small bowl, combine the honey, lime juice, zest and vanilla. Pour over fruit; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Garnish with mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HONEYED WALNUTS



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Use these to top our Warm Vanilla Cider.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons honey
Pinch of coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine walnuts, honey, and salt in a bowl. Toss to coat, and spread in a single layer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake, tossing occasionally, until toasted, about 15 minutes. Let cool.

Tips:

- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe fruit. - If you don't have any walnuts on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds. - For a sweeter salad, add more honey to taste. - If you're watching your weight, you can use low-fat or fat-free yogurt instead of regular yogurt, and omit the honey. - For a more refreshing salad, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Honey Walnut Fruit Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's quick and easy to make, and it's packed with flavor and nutrients. With its sweet and crunchy walnuts, fresh fruit, and creamy yogurt dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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