14 Fruit Salad Recipes to Sweeten Up Your Menu
Spinach salad got you down? Pile your plate with a fresh fruit salad instead! Using seasonal fruit and easy, homemade dressings, we came up with our best fruit salads that are perfect for your next meal.
Cucumber-Honeydew Salad with Feta
Sprigs of dill and chopped onion give this cucumber-melon fruit salad a Mediterranean taste. Serve it in late summer or early fall when melons are at their best.
Persimmon, Blood Orange, and Pomegranate Salad
You may not eat these fruits every day, but when you combine them with arugula and a fruity vinaigrette, you'll be craving this salad all the time. Make sure you section the citrus fruit for a beautiful (and better-tasting) plate.
Peach and Tomato Salad
Garden-fresh tomatoes and juicy peaches combine in this delicious fresh fruit salad recipe. It'll pair perfectly with your next cookout meal. Finish this vibrant summer salad with feta cheese, toasted pecans, and fresh basil.
Triple-Melon Salad
Get a triple dose of summer-fresh melon in this refreshing fruit salad recipe. Peppery arugula, tangy feta, and a homemade garlic vinaigrette really are the perfect savory additions to the sweet melons.
Fresh Citrus and Cranberry Salad
The cranberries in this salad may make you dream of Thanksgiving dinner, but there's no reason why you can't enjoy this recipe any time you want. If you serve this fruit salad at your holiday meal, it can be made up to two days in advance to save you time on the big day.
Blackberry Salad with Creamy Feta
Sweet, juicy blackberries hold court over pickled onions and salty feta in this umami-inspired fruit salad. A quick run in the food processor allows the feta to get whipped into a super creamy delight that's so good, you'll want to eat it with a spoon.
Corn and Blueberry Salad
Nothing says summer like sweet corn and fresh blueberries, and this salad has both (plus crunchy summer cucumbers!). Of course, such a bright salad needs an equally zesty vinaigrette, so we mixed together lime juice, olive oil, honey, and cumin.
Spicy Watermelon Salad
Balance the sweetness of juicy watermelon with a serrano chile and yuzu dressing. Round out the fruit salad recipe with cucumber, feta cheese, and fresh mint. As one reviewer raved, "The Yuzu juice is a bit expensive (got mine on Amazon), but it makes this the best party salad ever. It's so pretty that people are fascinated to try it. The taste is crisp and summery! It's just yummy."
Mango, Tomato, and Avocado Salad
Yes, they're used in savory dishes more than sweet, but tomatoes and avocados belong to the fruit family, too. Here we've let them shine with sweet chunks of mango. If you want to add more veggies, you can serve this salad over a bed of lettuce leaves, but we love it all on its own.
Honey Fruit Salad
Want a classic fruit salad? This is your go-to recipe. Take bite-sized pieces of strawberries, apples, grapes, or whatever you've got on hand and toss them in our delightful fruit salad dressing made with honey and fresh mint. This one will go great on the weekend brunch menu.
Grilled Avocado and Pineapple Salad
Grilling pineapple gives each bite a subtle smoky flavor. Round out this fruit salad with lettuce, grilled avocado, bell pepper, and blackberries. A homemade orange dressing pulls the whole dish together.
Creamy Grape Salad
This creamy grape salad recipe is a classic for a reason. It's the perfect blend of juicy grapes, crunchy apple, creamy dressing, and glazed pecans. We've added both vanilla and cinnamon to the dressing for the most flavor.
Strawberry Salad with Feta, Arugula, and Pickled Red Onions
This strawberry salad recipe is filled with contrasting flavors and textures. Sweet strawberries balance bitter arugula while pickled red onions add tanginess and crunch.
Cherry Caprese Salad
A classic caprese salad is made with tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. Here, we're adding sweet red cherries. The result is a sweet and savory fruit salad that's perfect served on its own or over toasted bread.