11 Easy Fruit Salads That Will Make You Feel Fancy
If the last time you had fruit salad was at your grandma's house, you're not alone. The old school dish is of a bygone era—a time when ambrosia and Jell-O molds were all the rage and Nixon was president. Back then, fruit salads were nothing more than sad, soggy, and best served at bingo games.
But not any more. As retro as they may be, they're making a comeback (we swear!). Think of it this way: They're usually made out of some combination of chopped fruit, crushed nuts, and either a silky yogurt sauce or sticky sweet syrup. Despite how we've been taught to feel about fruit salad, all those ingredients sound seriously amazing.
Plus, nowadays, food bloggers are taking this #TBT favorite further into the future with fun, healthy add-ins like quinoa, basil, and, in some cases, cheese such as mozzarella and feta. Admit it, your interest is piqued. If not, these 11 recipes will definitely grab your attention and prove to you that it's time to give fruit salad another shot.
Kristin Porter via iowagirleats.com1Mojito Fruit Salad from Iowa Girl Eats
Mint, lime juice, and a bit of powdered sugar give this watermelon-, raspberry-, and blueberry-packed salad a mojito flare. Add a splash of rum if you feel like getting frisky. Get the recipe here.
Jaclyn Bell via cookingclassy.com2Creamy Cinnamon Apple and Walnut Fruit Salad from Cooking Classy
Sour cream and Neufchatel cheese are the secret ingredients behind the luxurious sauce in this salad. Walnuts add an excellent crunch and dried cranberries bring a touch of extra sweetness. Get the recipe here.
Chungah Rhee via damndelicious.com3Fruit Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing from Damn Delicious
Though we love kiwi, berries, and clementines as much as anyone else, the real star of this recipe is the orange poppy seed dressing, which adds an addictive earthy, nutty punch. Get the recipe here.
Ali Ebright via gimmesomeoven.com4Winter Fruit Salad from Gimme Some Oven
A squeeze of lime juice and a drizzle of agave or honey are all you need to make the dressing for this super simple salad. Get the recipe here.
Heidi Larsen via foodiecrush.com5Red White and Blue Salad from Foodie Crush
Feta with blueberries and watermelon? Don't knock it till you try it. The salty feta, sweet watermelon, and tart blueberries play off each other perfectly. Get the recipe here.
Maria Lichty via twopeasandtheirpod.com6Berry Quinoa Salad from Two Peas & Their Pod
If you want something unexpected in your fruit salad, toss in some quinoa. It adds an exciting chewy texture to our favorite fruity dish. Get the recipe here.
Elise Bauer via simplyrecipes.com7Persimmon-Pomegranate Fruit Salad from Simply Recipes
OK persimmons and pomegranates might not be in season now, but this recipe is worth keeping on hand for when they are. It tastes like the holidays in fruit salad form. Get the recipe here.
Danae Halliday via reciperunner.com8Stone Fruit Quinoa Salad from Recipe Runner
Quinoa and stone fruit together make for the summer dish you never knew you needed. Get the recipe here.
Jacki Moseley via abeautifulmess.com9Strawberry Caprese Salad from A Beautiful Mess
Tired of regular old Caprese? Mix it up and swap in strawberries. They add a nice tart sweetness to this classic dish. Get the recipe here.
Karina Carrel via cafedelites.com10Honey-Lime Fruit Salad from Cafe Delites
This summery fruit salad is perfect for two things: Instagramming and putting in your mouth. Get the recipe here.
Jeanine Donofrio via loveandlemons.com11Berries and Coconut Cream from Love & Lemons
Nothing is better than berries topped with nuts and a dollop of whipped cream. In this case, the cream is actually made out of coconut milk, so it's totally dairy-free. Get the recipe here.
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