40 Stunning Fruit Salad Recipes You Can Make for Every Occasion

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40 Stunning Fruit Salad Recipes You Can Make for Every Occasion2/40 Tangy Poppy Seed Fruit Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a fruit salad that’s delightful, we combine berries and citrus with a honey-lime dressing flecked with poppy seeds. —Carrie Howell, Lehi, Utah Sides salads are great, but sometimes like to switch things up and serve a fruit salad with dinner. For a fruit salad that’s delightful, we combine berries and citrus with a honey-lime dressing flecked with poppy

The glorious colors of the fruit make this a festive salad

seeds. —Carrie Howell, Lehi, Utah 3/40 Fresh Fruit Bowl 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The glorious colors of the fruit make this a festive salad. Slightly sweet and chilled, it makes a nice accompaniment to a grilled entree. —Marlon Kirst, Troy, Michigan The glorious colors of the fruit make this a festive salad. Slightly sweet and chilled, it makes a nice accompaniment to Easter brunch or Easter dinner. —Marlon Kirst, Troy, Michigan 4/40 Minted Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Minted Fruit Salad Recipe photo

The hint of mint adds a refreshing note to the colorful melon compote

by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Filled with the season’s best, freshest fruit, this salad shouts summer. The hint of mint adds a refreshing note to the colorful melon compote. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah 5/40 Mango Salad with Mint Yogurt Dressing 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An abundant planter full of mint inspired me to create this summery salad. The flavors pair together so well, and really let the freshness of

the mint shine

the mint shine. —Natalie Klein, Albuquerque, New Mexico An abundant planter full of mint inspired me to create this summery salad. The flavors pair together so well, and really let the freshness of the mint shine. —Natalie Klein, Albuquerque, New Mexico 6/40 Mixed Fruit with Lemon-Basil Dressing 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A slightly savory dressing really complements the sweet fruit in this recipe. I also use the dressing on salad greens. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois A slightly savory dressing really complements the

sweet fruit in this recipe

sweet fruit in this recipe. I also use the dressing on salad greens. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois 7/40 Grilled Stone Fruit Salad 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Summer is the time we enjoy grilling and adding fresh fruit to our menu, and this smoky-sweet salad is the best of both worlds! I like to marinate the fruits for extra flavor before I grill them. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Yes, fruit salad recipes can be grilled! Summer is the time we

I like to marinate the fruits for extra flavor before I grill them

enjoy grilling and adding fresh fruit to our menu, and this smoky-sweet salad is the best of both worlds! I like to marinate the fruits for extra flavor before I grill them. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada 8/40 Fruit Cup with Citrus Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Fruit Cup with Citrus Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This medley of fresh fruits is so elegant that I serve it in my prettiest crystal bowls. With its dressed-up flavor, it’s perfect for a special event. —Edna Lee,

Greeley, Colorado This fruit salad is so elegant that I serve it in my prettiest crystal bowls. With its dressed-up flavor, it’s perfect for a special event, but easy enough for every day. —Edna Lee, Greeley, Colorado 9/40 Winter Fruit Salad Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe The bright colors in this winter fruit salad will perk up your morning. This is such a wonderful & easy dish to make for get-togethers.—Laura Brodine, Colorado Springs, Colorado 10/40 Sparkling Fruit Salad 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grace Natoli Sheldon for Taste of Home Total

Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, strawberries and grapes are treated to a dressing of wine and sparkling club soda in this delightful salad. Serve in dessert dishes or set the whole bowl on the table for a fetching presentation. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 11/40 Refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Want a family-friendly side dish? This colorful medley is kid-pleasing and a great way to encourage healthy eating.

—Sharon Ricci, Spooner, Wisconsin 12/40 Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cool, colorful and easy to prepare, this refreshing, good-for-you fruit salad is a springtime favorite. —Peggy Mills, Texarkana, Arkansas 13/40 South-of-the-Border Citrus Salad Test Kitchen Approved South-of-the-Border Citrus Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Orange, grapefruit and jicama add color and texture to this out-of-the-ordinary

fruit salad

fruit salad. Sometimes I’ll toss in slices of mango and cucumber for extra fun. —Mary Fuller, SeaTac, Washington 14/40 Fruit Salad in a Pineapple Boat 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A sweet, summery treat that looks as good as it tastes! No one, young or old, will be able to resist this healthy fruit salad.Amy Short, Lesage, WV A sweet, summery treat that looks as good as it tastes! No one, young or old, will be able to resist this

healthy fruit salad

healthy fruit salad. You can take this pineapple serving idea and use it with all sorts of fruit salad recipes. —Amy Short, Lesage, West Virginia 15/40 Minty Pineapple Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh mint adds bright flavor to this easy, quick and low-fat pineapple salad. Give it a berry twist by using blueberries and raspberries in place of the grapes, but don’t forget the secret dressing ingredient—lemonade! —Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas 16/40 Slushy Fruit Salad 1 Review

—Judy McHone, Springfield, Illinois I love creative fruit salad recipes

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A fresh fruit salad can take some time to prepare and needs last-minute assembly. That’s why I often rely on this make-ahead frozen fruit salad when entertaining a crowd. —Judy McHone, Springfield, Illinois I love creative fruit salad recipes. I especially enjoy how this one can be made ahead when entertaining a crowd. —Judy McHone, Springfield, Illinois 17/40 Avocado Fruit Salad with Tangerine Vinaigrette 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the

The tangerine dressing is refreshingly different

Recipe Creator: On long summer days when we just want to relax, I make a cool salad with avocado, berries and mint. The tangerine dressing is refreshingly different. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio 18/40 Two-Berry Fluff Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fluffy salad is a welcome treat on warm Texas afternoons. Because there’s a blueberry orchard near our home, we often pick up berries to use in this recipe and others. When blueberries and strawberries aren’t in season, you can substitute frozen berries with equally

good results

good results. —Karen Wenzel, Conroe, Texas This fluffy salad is a welcome treat on warm Texas afternoons. Because there’s a blueberry orchard near our home, we often pick up berries to use in this recipe and others. When blueberries and strawberries aren’t in season, you can substitute frozen berries with equally good results. We love this recipe because it’s a nice side dish, but also works as an Easter dessert. —Karen Wenzel, Conroe, Texas 19/40 Berry Nectarine Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

I’ve been making this recipe for years

I’ve been making this recipe for years. Whenever my family has a summer get-together, everyone requests it. The nectarines and berries look beautiful together, and the topping is the perfect accent. —Mindee Myers, Lincoln, Nebraska 20/40 Crunchy Apple Side Salad 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jim Wieland for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With fiber-rich fruit, light dressing and crunchy walnuts, this is a great side dish or snack. Try it with low-fat granola. —Kathy Armstrong, Post Falls, Idaho 21/40 Glazed Fruit Medley 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

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