Best 6 Moms Mistake Fruit Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with a refreshing fruit salad, a timeless classic that offers a burst of flavors, textures, and essential nutrients. This vibrant dish is a medley of nature's finest, featuring a symphony of colorful fruits artfully combined to create a visually appealing and tantalizing treat. From the sweet and juicy grapes to the tangy burst of citrus, each bite promises an explosion of flavors that will awaken your senses. The crisp crunch of apples and pears adds a delightful textural contrast, while the velvety smoothness of bananas and the tropical flair of pineapple create a harmonious balance. Whether you prefer a classic fruit salad recipe or a more exotic variation, this article has something for every palate. Dive into the vibrant world of fruit salads and discover the endless possibilities of this versatile dish.

Recipes included:

Classic Fruit Salad: A timeless recipe that showcases the beauty of simplicity, featuring a medley of fresh and seasonal fruits tossed in a light dressing.

Tropical Fruit Salad: Embark on a tropical adventure with this vibrant salad, bursting with exotic flavors from mango, papaya, and pineapple, complemented by a hint of coconut and lime.

Berrylicious Fruit Salad: Indulge in a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors with this berry-licious salad, combining strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing.

Ambrosia Fruit Salad: Experience a heavenly delight with this ambrosia salad, featuring a luscious combination of pineapple, mandarin oranges, grapes, and coconut, all coated in a creamy and velvety dressing.

Healthy Fruit Salad: Enjoy a guilt-free treat with this healthy fruit salad, packed with nutritious fruits and a drizzle of honey for a touch of sweetness.

Kid-Friendly Fruit Salad: Engage your little ones in a fun and healthy snacking experience with this kid-friendly fruit salad, featuring colorful fruits cut into fun shapes and drizzled with a sweet and tangy dressing.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S MISTAKE FRUIT SALAD



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My Mom had no mother growing up, to teach her to cook. So,being a new wife & mother herself, she ask someone how to make fruit salad & they told her, "Just like you do potato salad", meaning a bunch of cut up stuff & then a sauce on it. She took it literally, I guess, so, she cut up the fruit & put a potato salad sauce on it....

Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 oranges, peeled with a knife (no white pith on them) & cut up
1 can(s) fruit coctail ,drained or canned peaches or pears will work, just whatever you have handy.
1 1/2 c red or green seedless grapes ( i use red for color)
1 1/2 c fresh (if possible) or canned (drained) pineapple chunks, cut up
2 apples cored & cut up (leave skin on)
4 large bananas, sliced up ( you can never get too much bananas in it)
2/3 c chopped pecans
THE DRESSING:
1 c real mayonnaise or miracle whip salad dressing
1 1/2 Tbsp prepared mustard
2 - 3 dash(es) worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Cut up fruits into large bowl, in order given, so they don't brown on you.
  • 2. In another smaller bowl, mix the dressing ingredients. Pour on fruits & toss to mix. May need more or less dressing. I never measure things. Put alot of dressing on it though. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
  • 3. Right before serving, add the chopped pecans. You can either mix in or just garnish the top with them or both. If you put them in too early, they soften up & if you have any leftovers for the next day, they won't be crunchy.
  • 4. Note: I usually serve this with the meal. That's when I eat it. You could also just serve it as a dessert though.

MOM'S FRUIT SALAD



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This is a really simple fruit salad spotlighting more citrusy flavors. The sauce is really thin and the perfect balance of sweetness with a touch of savoriness. Even though it is really thin, it still coats the fruit and leaves a nice flavor. We loved the combination of fruits - not one fruit overpowers another. The sauce does...

Provided by Becky Graves

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 banana, sliced
1 apples, golden delicious, sliced
1 orange, peeled and sliced
1 c purple grapes, halved
1 c strawberries and/or kiwis, sliced
1 small lemon, juiced
1 small can pineapple tidbits, drained; reserve juice
SAUCE
1 pinch sugar
reserved pineapple juice
1 Tbsp mayonnaise

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all of the fruit in a medium bowl.
  • 2. Pour lemon juice over them; set aside.
  • 3. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; stir well. Add pineapple juice a little at a time. The sauce should be a little thin, but not runny.
  • 4. Pour sauce over fruit; stir well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Chill salad and remove right before you're ready to eat (within 30 mins.- 1 hour or the bananas will go brown). Enjoy!

MOM'S BEST MARSHMALLOW & COCONUT FRUIT SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Mom's Best Marshmallow & Coconut Fruit Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm2

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 ounces pineapple chunks, drained (or 2 Cups Fresh)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
10 ounces Maraschino cherries, drained & halved
16 ounces sour cream
2 cups sweetened coconut, shredded
10 ounces mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Combine fruit in large bowl, fold in sour cream & coconut. Stir well. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

MOM'S FROZEN FRUIT SALAD



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This fruit salad is a family favorite handed down to me by my mother, Marjorie V. Hutchinson.

Provided by Beth Steinke

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (8.5 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 banana, diced
1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add sour cream, sugar, and salt; mix well.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Dip banana pieces into the pineapple juice and place in a bowl. Add cherries, oranges, and the pineapple.
  • Add marshmallows to the cream cheese mixture; fold in the fruit mixture. Grease a fluted tube pan with cooking spray and turn the fruit salad out into the pan.
  • Cover and freeze salad for at least 8 hours. Unmold and let stand at room temperature at least 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 122.3 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

GRANDMA'S 5 CUP CREAMY FRUIT SALAD RECIPE



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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges (drain well)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drain well)
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, coconut, and sour cream.
  • Stir until completely mixed together.
  • You can eat it immediately after mixing, but we recommend that you refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving so that the sour cream can be sweetened by the fruit.
  • Try these other variations: add in chopped walnuts or pecans for an added crunch; to make it sweeter, stir in a little powdered sugar - it will also offset the tartness from the sour cream; add in a small jar of maraschino cherries; add in a can of drained fruit cocktail; add in dried cranberries and a dash of cinnamon; stir in 2 Tablespoons of instant lemon pudding powder for a lemon-taste; use pina colada flavored yogurt in place of the sour cream; top with corn flakes for an added crunch; add diced apples (if you don't like coconut, apples are a great alternative because of the crunch); add grapes (red or green) that have been halved; add diced bananas; add some marshmallow creme in with the sour cream to sweeten it up.

MOM'S FRUIT SALAD



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Make and share this Mom's Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nancy Sneed

Categories     Pineapple

Time 20m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 bananas, sliced
1/2 lb seedless grapes, halved
4 ounces maraschino cherries, halved
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, well drained
1 can mandarin orange, well drained (may use fresh oranges)
2 golden delicious apples, cut in chunks
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 pint fresh whipping cream
almond extract

Steps:

  • Prepare fruits and put all together in a large bowl.
  • Mix whipping cream with 6 tsp of sugar and 1/4 tsp almond extract.
  • Add a couple of tablespoons of cherry juice to make it a pretty pink and give it extra flavor.
  • Add marshmallows and whipped cream to fruit and chill until ready to serve.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and flavorful fruits. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor.
  • Use a variety of fruits. This will add visual appeal and different flavors to your salad.
  • Cut the fruits into bite-sized pieces. This will make them easier to eat and mix.
  • Add some sweetness. You can do this with honey, sugar, or agave nectar.
  • Add some acidity. This can be done with lemon juice, lime juice, or orange juice.
  • Add some herbs or spices. This will add a touch of complexity and flavor to your salad.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can easily make a delicious fruit salad that everyone will love. Fruit salad is a healthy and refreshing dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover fruit. So next time you have some extra fruit on hand, be sure to make a fruit salad. You won't be disappointed!

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