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
Sweet and Spicy Fruit Salad
- black pepper
- salt
- mascarpone cheese
- serrano chile
- star anise
- sugar
- basil
- tarragon
- fruit
Fruit Salad With Pudding!
- strawberry
- pineapple
- peach
- vanilla pudding
- banana
- grape
- sugar
- blueberry
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
Tomato Fruit Salad
- balsamic vinegar
- olive oil
- black pepper
- nectarine
- cherry tomato
- blueberry
- grape
- raspberry
- pomegranate seed
Old-Fashioned Frozen Fruit Salad
- fruit cocktail
- heavy cream
- mayonnaise
- green maraschino cherry
- red maraschino cherry
- cream cheese
- marshmallow
Easy Thai Fruit Salad Recipe
- lychee fruit
- mango
- pineapple
- lime juice
- banana
- star fruit
- coconut milk
- strawberry
- sugar
Ambrosia Fruit Salad With Sour Cream Dressing
- fruit cocktail
- mandarin orange
- miniature marshmallow
- pineapple
- coconut
- maraschino cherry
- red grape
- sour cream
- lettuce
Antioxidant Fruit Salad
- blueberry
- mango
- pomegranate
- lime juice
Apple Cranberry Fruit Salad
- sugar
- apple
- mandarin orange
- marshmallow
- water
- cranberry
- lemon juice
- banana
- red apple
- walnut
- whipped cream
Fruit Salad with Vanilla Pudding
- mandarin orange
- pineapple
- vanilla pudding
- blueberry
- sour cream
- strawberry
- red grape
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
Summer Fruit Salad
- lemon juice
- lime juice
- maple syrup
- strawberry
- bing cherry
- blueberry
- raspberry
- ginger
- basil
- mint
- peach
- salt
Tropical Fruit Salad
- banana
- dragon fruit
- raspberry
- coconut milk
- papaya
- pineapple
- red grape
- lime juice
- kiwi fruit
- mango
- sugar
Easy Fruit Salad Recipe
- kiwi
- honey
- blueberry
- pineapple
- grape
- orange
- lime juice
- orange juice
- lime zest
- strawberry
Creamy Fruit Salad
- grape
- marshmallow
- lemon juice
- apple
- pineapple
- mandarin orange
- greek yogurt
- sweetened coconut
Spanish Macedonia Tropical Fruit Salad
- strawberry
- chirimoya
- lemon
- mango
- orange
- papaya
- pineapple
- cane honey
Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Edamame
- olive oil
- avocado
- pink grapefruit
- edamame
- pistachio
- lemon juice
- watercress
Creamy Vegan Ambrosia Fruit Salad With Pineapple
- apple
- pineapple
- grape
- orange
- strawberry
- cornstarch
- poppy seed
- coconut
- tofu
- lemon juice
- orange zest
- orange juice
- sugar
Summer Fruit Salad
- poppy seed
- lemon
- pineapple
- strawberry
- sugar
- kiwi
Jello Fruit Salad
- lemon juice
- apple
- cranberry sauce
- tub sweetened strawberry
- water
- banana
- pineapple
- strawberry jell
- pecan
- whipped cream
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
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
Thai Duck and Grapefruit Salad
- salt
- mint
- fish sauce
- lemon juice
- duck breast
- garlic
- sugar
- cilantro
- olive oil
- ginger
- pink grapefruit
- green onion
Red White and Blue Watermelon and Blueberry Fruit Salad
- blueberry
- jicama
- salt
- feta
- mint
- chili powder
- watermelon
- honey
- lime juice
Ambrosia Fruit Salad
- apple
- miniature marshmallow
- red grape
- sweetened coconut
- pecan
- pineapple
- fruit cocktail
- vanilla yogurt
Macaroni Fruit Salad
- celery
- macaroni noodle
- pineapple tidbit
- chicken
- sugar
- red apple
- mayonnaise
- almond
- salt
- apple cider vinegar
- grape
- onion
Honey Lime Quinoa Fruit Salad
- blackberry
- blueberry
- quinoa
- basil
- mango
- strawberry
- honey
- lime juice
Holiday Cranberry Fruit Salad
- sugar
- heavy cream
- vanilla greek yogurt
- lemon juice
- green grape
- red grape
- cranberry
- apple
- kiwi
- powdered sugar
Berry Delicious Fruit Salad
- grape
- lime
- blackberry
- blueberry
- raspberry
- strawberry
- mint
- honey
- pineapple
- melon
- orange
Fruit Salad
- orange
- blueberry
- raspberry
- strawberry
- pineapple
- grape
- mint
Radicchio–Stone Fruit Salad
- salt
- sheep milk cheese
- parsley
- walnut
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- radicchio
- green onion
- nectarine
Chili Lime Fruit Salad
- papaya
- lime zest
- chili powder
- kiwi
- pineapple
- watermelon
- blueberry
Christmas Fruit Salad
- green grape
- raspberry
- red grape
- lime juice
- pear
- red apple
- pomegranate aril
- honey
- kiwi
The Best Winter Fruit Salad
- honey
- poppy seed
- mint
- apple
- pear
- pomegranate seed
- banana
- lime juice
- clementine
- kiwi fruit
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
Citrus Fruit Salad
- orange
- pomelo
- red grapefruit
- tangerine
- blueberry
- clementine
- mint
Red, White, and Blue Berry Fruit Salad
- mint
- blueberry
- strawberry
- honey
- lime juice
- lime zest
- watermelon
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
Baby Spinach, Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
- salt
- grapefruit section
- red wine vinegar
- fennel
- vegetable
- shallot
- parsley
- olive oil
- dijon mustard
- spinach
Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe
- passion fruit pulp
- guava
- papaya
- pineapple
- lemon juice
- lime juice
- water
- mango
- sugar replace
- kiwi fruist
- water
Waldorf Fruit Salad
- honey
- banana
- greek yogurt
- walnut
- grape
- apple
- orange
Bloody Berry Fruit Salad
- red grape
- lime juice
- lychee
- raspberry jam
- blackberry
- raspberry
Chili-Lime Fruit Salad
- salt
- honey
- olive oil
- pepita
- limes lime zest juice
- cantaloupe
- honeydew
- watermelon
- chili powder
Fruit Salad with Fennel, Watercress, and Smoked Salt
- black pepper
- smoked
- frisée
- watercress
- lemon juice
- pluot
- cherry
- rice vinegar
- fennel
- olive oil
- honeydew melon
- ruby red grapefruit
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
Honey Lime Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
- strawberry
- honey
- poppy seed
- blackberry
- blueberry
- kiwi
- mango
- lime juice
- mint
Tropical Fruit Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing
- yogurt
- lime juice
- pineapple
- strawberry
- lime zest
- vanilla extract
- honey
- banana
- mango
Healthy Winter Fruit Salad
- dijon mustard
- honey
- pear
- apple
- mint
- pomegranate aril
- pecan
- lemon
- lemon
- olive oil
- salt
- satsuma
- blueberry
- strawberry
- mint
- black pepper
Fruit Salad
- Fruit Salad Dressing
- orange zest
- vanilla extract
- brown sugar
- mint
- orange juice
- blueberry
- cantaloupe
- strawberry
- pineapple
- kiwi
Mango Berry Crunch Fruit Salad
- orange marmalade
- mango
- pecan
- greek yogurt
- berry
Blackberry Lime Fruit Salad
- blackberry
- raspberry
- grape
- blueberry
- orange zest
- poppyseed
- vanilla extract
- mandarin orange
- honey
- orange juice
- strawberry
- mango
- kiwi
- juice
- juice
Balinese Fruit Salad with Lychee and Coconut Milk
- lime juice
- salt
- coconut
- coconut milk
- pineapple
- cantaloupe
- honeydew melon
- papaya
- sugar
- mango
- star anise
- lychee
Caramel Orange Fruit Salad
- smucker'® sugar orange marmalade
- cinnamon
- fruit
- smucker ® sugar caramel
Yellow Fruit Salad with Ginger-Thyme Syrup
- sugar
- plum
- mango
- thyme
- ginger
- water
- vanilla extract
- egg white
- peach
Stone Fruit Salad with Collard-Peanut Pesto
- olive oil
- salt
- soy sauce
- fonio
- bay leaf
- garlic
- parmesan cheese
- black pepper
- lemon zest lemon juice
- collard green
- nectarine
- honey
- water
- peanut
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
Morelian Gazpacho Fruit Salad
- white cheese
- hot pepper
- hot sauce
- salt
- onion
- mango
- pineapple
- jicama
- orange juice
- watermelon
- lime
Easy Winter Fruit Salad
- lime juice
- honey
- mint
- banana
- pear
- yellow apple
- mandarin orange
- kiwi fruit
Summer Fruit Salad with Kefir Cream
- watermelon
- cantaloupe
- honeydew melon
- egg
- egg yolk
- rice starch
- sugar
- ginger
- kefir
- milk
Tropical Fruit Salad
- lime
- pineapple
- honeydew melon
- watermelon
- tajín seasoning
Creamy Poppyseed Fruit Salad
- blackberry
- blueberry
- poppyseed
- sugar
- mango
- lite mayonnaise
- greek yogurt
- strawberry
- lime juice
- kiwi
Bahamian Fruit Salad
- lime juice
- cilantro
- raisin
- pineapple
- light corn syrup
- sherry vinegar
- banana
- orange
Summertime Fruit Salad
- strawberry
- maple syrup
- mint
- lemon juice
- balsamic vinegar
- peach
- blueberry
Endive-and-Grapefruit Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette
- pepper
- salt
- apple cider vinegar
- pistachio
- pistachio oil
- dijon mustard
- tarragon
- chive
- ruby red grapefruit
- onion
- parsley
- rice vinegar
- water
- sugar
- grapeseed oil
- belgian endive
Berry Fruit Salad
- strawberry
- honey
- mint
- lemon juice
- blackberry
- blueberry
- raspberry
- bing cherry
Black Currant–Flavored Fruit Salad
- crème fraîche
- lemon gelatin
- raspberry
- gelatin
- black currant nectar
Honey Fennel Fruit Salad
- apple
- orange
- fennel
- null orange blossom honey
Ingredient Breakdown
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%