Fruit salad

Fruit salad is a dish consisting of various kinds of fruit, usually served in a mixture of sweetened citrus juices or syrup. Depending on the recipe, it can also include other ingredients such as nuts, cream, or marshmallows.

The earliestfruit salad recipes date back to the Middle Ages, when cooks would mix together various fruits and sweeten them with honey or sugar. In the 16th century, the dish became more popular in Europe, with recipes appearing in cookbooks from England and Italy.

Fruit salad recipes began appearing in American cookbooks in the 19th century, often as part of a larger category of dishes called "compotes". These compotes typically consisted of a mixture of fruits, nuts, and spices, cooked in a sugar syrup.

Advice

When making fruit salad, it is important to make sure that all the fruits used are ripe and fresh. It is also important to make sure the different fruits are cut into similar sized pieces. When combining the fruits, it can be helpful to mix the fruit in a bowl with a spoon before transferring it to the serving dish. Adding a light syrup or honey can help to enhance the flavor of the fruit. Finally, adding a light sprinkle of mint or other herbs can help to bring out the sweetness of the fruit.

Questions

How to make a simple fruit salad?

Ingredients: - 2 cups of chopped fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, apples, oranges, bananas, etc.) - 1/3 cup of low-fat yogurt - 2 tablespoons of honey - 2 tablespoons of finely chopped mint leaves Instructions: 1. Wash and chop the fresh fruit into bite-sized pieces. 2. Place the chopped fruit in a bowl. 3. In a separate bowl, mix together the yogurt, honey, and mint leaves. 4. Pour the yogurt mixture over the fruit and stir to combine. 5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

What fruits should not be mixed in fruit salad?

Fruits that are too acidic or have a strong flavor, such as pineapple, kiwi, and citrus fruits, should not be mixed in fruit salad as they can overpower the other flavors. Additionally, overly ripe fruits should be avoided as they can make the salad mushy and unappetizing.

What can you put into a fruit salad?

• Apples • Bananas • Oranges • Strawberries • Grapes • Kiwi • Pineapple • Mango • Blueberries • Peaches • Raspberries • Cherries • Coconut • Nuts • Yogurt • Honey • Cream • Citrus juices

How do you keep fruit salad from turning brown?

One way to keep fruit salad from turning brown is to sprinkle it with lemon or lime juice. The acidity of the juice helps slow the oxidation process that causes the fruit to brown. Other options include sprinkling the fruit salad with a little sugar, dipping the pieces in a solution of water and citric acid, or adding a few drops of honey.

What are the best fruits to mix together?

1. Strawberries and blueberries 2. Apples and oranges 3. Bananas and mangoes 4. Pineapples and raspberries 5. Kiwi and watermelon 6. Peaches and grapes 7. Lychees and dragon fruit 8. Avocado and coconut

Do you cut strawberries for fruit salad?

Yes, strawberries are often included in fruit salads.

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Recipes

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Caramelized Onion and Grapefruit Salad

  • salt
  • balsamic vinegar
  • thyme
  • honey
  • romaine lettuce
  • fennel
  • cucumber
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • red wine vinegar
  • onion
  • pink grapefruit
  • olive oil
  • green onion
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Tomato Fruit Salad

  • balsamic vinegar
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • nectarine
  • cherry tomato
  • blueberry
  • grape
  • raspberry
  • pomegranate seed
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Thai Grapefruit Salad

  • cucumber
  • soy sauce
  • pomelo
  • red chili pepper
  • red pepper
  • shrimp
  • lime juice
  • basil
  • cilantro
  • shallot
  • cashew
  • thai chili sauce
  • coconut
  • brown sugar
  • fish sauce
  • salad green
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Summer Fruit Salad

  • lemon juice
  • lime juice
  • maple syrup
  • strawberry
  • bing cherry
  • blueberry
  • raspberry
  • ginger
  • basil
  • mint
  • peach
  • salt
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Tropical Fruit Salad

  • banana
  • dragon fruit
  • raspberry
  • coconut milk
  • papaya
  • pineapple
  • red grape
  • lime juice
  • kiwi fruit
  • mango
  • sugar
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Creamy Fruit Salad

  • grape
  • marshmallow
  • lemon juice
  • apple
  • pineapple
  • mandarin orange
  • greek yogurt
  • sweetened coconut
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Jello Fruit Salad

  • lemon juice
  • apple
  • cranberry sauce
  • tub sweetened strawberry
  • water
  • banana
  • pineapple
  • strawberry jell
  • pecan
  • whipped cream
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Tiger Fruit Salad

  • lime
  • lime zest
  • sugar
  • soy sauce
  • cilantro
  • underripe stone fruit
  • serrano chile
  • salt
  • sesame seed
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • celery
  • green onion
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Ambrosia Fruit Salad

  • heavy cream
  • maraschino cherry
  • sweetened coconut
  • mandarin orange
  • fruit marshmallow
  • vanilla greek yogurt
  • powdered sugar
  • pineapple tidbit
  • fruit salad add ins pecan
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Ambrosia Fruit Salad

  • apple
  • miniature marshmallow
  • red grape
  • sweetened coconut
  • pecan
  • pineapple
  • fruit cocktail
  • vanilla yogurt
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Macaroni Fruit Salad

  • celery
  • macaroni noodle
  • pineapple tidbit
  • chicken
  • sugar
  • red apple
  • mayonnaise
  • almond
  • salt
  • apple cider vinegar
  • grape
  • onion
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Fruit Salad

  • orange
  • blueberry
  • raspberry
  • strawberry
  • pineapple
  • grape
  • mint
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Fruit Salad with Thousand-Flavor Syrup

  • star anise
  • pink peppercorn
  • sichuan peppercorn
  • apple
  • pear
  • star anise
  • black currant
  • vanilla bean
  • rose petal
  • sugar
  • rhubarb
  • hibiscus flower
  • cardamom
  • lemon zest
  • juniper berry
  • blackberry
  • raspberry
  • strawberry
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Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

  • ruby red grapefruit section
  • lime juice
  • mayonnaise
  • honey
  • avocado
  • red chile
  • palm heart
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • canola
  • lime zest
  • kale
  • salt
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Chili-Lime Fruit Salad

  • salt
  • honey
  • olive oil
  • pepita
  • limes lime zest juice
  • cantaloupe
  • honeydew
  • watermelon
  • chili powder
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Summer Fruit Salad With Fried Goat Cheese

  • Fried Goat Cheese Balls
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • panko
  • chèvre
  • Salad
  • salt
  • strawberry
  • basil
  • dill
  • mint
  • yellow peach
  • cherry
  • lemon juice
  • persian cucumber
  • olive oil
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Healthy Winter Fruit Salad

  • dijon mustard
  • honey
  • pear
  • apple
  • mint
  • pomegranate aril
  • pecan
  • lemon
  • lemon
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • satsuma
  • blueberry
  • strawberry
  • mint
  • black pepper
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Fruit Salad

  • Fruit Salad Dressing
  • orange zest
  • vanilla extract
  • brown sugar
  • mint
  • orange juice
  • blueberry
  • cantaloupe
  • strawberry
  • pineapple
  • kiwi
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Blackberry Lime Fruit Salad

  • blackberry
  • raspberry
  • grape
  • blueberry
  • orange zest
  • poppyseed
  • vanilla extract
  • mandarin orange
  • honey
  • orange juice
  • strawberry
  • mango
  • kiwi
  • juice
  • juice
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Spicy Southwestern Fruit Salad

  • corn chip
  • peach
  • mango
  • papaya
  • blueberry
  • corn
  • apple cider vinegar
  • chipotle
  • avocado
  • apricot
  • coconut
  • coconut milk
  • cilantro
  • brown sugar
  • cayenne pepper
  • lime juice
  • garlic
  • chipotle coconut dressing
  • corn chip
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Bahamian Fruit Salad

  • lime juice
  • cilantro
  • raisin
  • pineapple
  • light corn syrup
  • sherry vinegar
  • banana
  • orange
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Berry Fruit Salad

  • strawberry
  • honey
  • mint
  • lemon juice
  • blackberry
  • blueberry
  • raspberry
  • bing cherry

Ingredient Breakdown

 
strawberry
pineapple
blueberry
lime juice
salt
honey
sugar
mint
lemon juice
mango
olive oil
raspberry
apple
banana
grape
kiwi
orange
blackberry
black pepper
mandarin orange
red grape
water
watermelon
papaya
lime zest
basil
peach
onion
coconut
cilantro
orange juice
pear
star anise
fennel
green onion
coconut milk
ginger
greek yogurt
lemon
poppy seed
pecan
lime
cantaloupe
honeydew melon
vanilla extract
balsamic vinegar
pink grapefruit
nectarine
fruit cocktail
heavy cream
mayonnaise
marshmallow
red apple
walnut
soy sauce
brown sugar
kiwi fruit
sweetened coconut
avocado
orange zest
rice vinegar
garlic
chili powder
apple cider vinegar
parsley
dijon mustard
serrano chile
tarragon
fruit
vanilla pudding
thyme
cucumber
red wine vinegar
pomegranate seed
miniature marshmallow
maraschino cherry
sour cream
cranberry
whipped cream
pomelo
shallot
fish sauce
maple syrup
bing cherry
pistachio
watercress
celery
vanilla greek yogurt
powdered sugar
pineapple tidbit
jicama
green grape
pomegranate aril
clementine
lychee
cherry
ruby red grapefruit
egg
poppyseed
juice
corn chip
mascarpone cheese
romaine lettuce
cherry tomato
green maraschino cherry
red maraschino cherry
cream cheese
lychee fruit
star fruit
lettuce
pomegranate
red chili pepper
red pepper
shrimp
cashew
thai chili sauce
salad green
dragon fruit
chirimoya
cane honey
edamame
cornstarch
tofu
cranberry sauce
tub sweetened strawberry
strawberry jell
underripe stone fruit
sesame seed
sesame oil
fruit marshmallow
fruit salad add ins pecan
duck breast
feta
vanilla yogurt
macaroni noodle
chicken
almond
quinoa
melon
sheep milk cheese
radicchio
pink peppercorn
sichuan peppercorn
black currant
vanilla bean
rose petal
rhubarb
hibiscus flower
cardamom
lemon zest
juniper berry
red grapefruit
tangerine
ruby red grapefruit section
red chile
palm heart
canola
kale
grapefruit section
vegetable
spinach
passion fruit pulp
guava
sugar replace
kiwi fruist
raspberry jam
pepita
limes lime zest juice
honeydew
smoked
frisée
pluot
vegetable oil
dill
all purpose flour
yellow peach
persian cucumber
panko
chèvre
yogurt
satsuma
orange marmalade
berry
smucker'® sugar orange marmalade
cinnamon
smucker ® sugar caramel
plum
egg white
fonio
bay leaf
parmesan cheese
lemon zest lemon juice
collard green
peanut
corn
chipotle
apricot
cayenne pepper
chipotle coconut dressing
white cheese
hot pepper
hot sauce
yellow apple
egg yolk
rice starch
kefir
milk
tajín seasoning
lite mayonnaise
raisin
light corn syrup
sherry vinegar
pepper
pistachio oil
chive
grapeseed oil
belgian endive
crème fraîche
lemon gelatin
gelatin
black currant nectar
null orange blossom honey

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • mango

Staple Ingredients

  • strawberry 35%
  • pineapple 33%
  • blueberry 32%

Common Ingredients

  • honey 23%
  • lime juice 23%
  • mint 22%
  • lemon juice 20%
  • mango 18%
  • sugar 18%

Usual Ingredients

  • apple 17%
  • grape 17%
  • raspberry 17%
  • salt 17%
  • banana 13%
  • kiwi 13%
  • blackberry 12%
  • orange 12%
  • red grape 12%
  • mandarin orange 10%
  • olive oil 10%
  • watermelon 10%

Rarey Ingredients

  • lime zest 8%
  • orange juice 8%