Fruit salads are the perfect addition to almost any menu. They are right at home at breakfast or brunch. Fruit makes a great side dish. Or you can even serve a fruit salad as an easy dessert.

If you are looking for a fun way to dress up your fruit, you are in the right place. We have fun retro style salads and modern twists too.
Are you a fan of fruit salad recipes? If you are looking for some new ideas to change up your weekly meal plan, then you are in the right place!
Fruit salads are the perfect way to incorporate fruit into your diet. They are mostly simple to make and delicious too.
They are a great way to take fruit even better or turn fruit that isn’t at its peak into something fabulous. A good fruit salad can also take canned or frozen fruit and make it something wonderful.
Here are a few simple fruit salad ideas:
- Mixed Fruit Salad: This is classic is probably what you think of when you think of a fruit salad. All you need is a combination of fresh fruits like strawberries, kiwis, pineapple, oranges, bananas, and blueberries. Cut them up into pieces and mix them all together. If you want to add a little bit of dressing, a drizzle of honey is good. Add a little orange juice to keep the fruit from oxidizing.
- Watermelon Salad: If you are looking for a summer fruit salad recipe, this is for you. Simply cut up a fresh watermelon into bite-sized pieces and toss in some fresh mint leaves, feta cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. It’s sweet, savory, and refreshing all at once.
- Berry Salad: This one is perfect for berry lovers. Toss strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries into a big bowl. Drizzle it with honey and lemon juice, then mix well. Or leave them as is and top with a little bit of fresh maple whipped cream.
How do you keep fruit from turning brown in a fruit salad?
Fruits that oxidize easily like bananas and apples can be treated with something acidic to keep them from browning so quickly. Either dress them with a little lemon, lime, or orange juice, or dunk them in a water and lemon juice mixture before adding them to the salad.
Of course there are all kinds of fun ways to make a fruit salad something even more. There are classic fluff salads and even jello salads with lots of fruit.
So check out this collection of fun fruity recipes, there is something here for every occasion. The only question is, which one will you make first?
Favorite Fruit Salad Recipes
Frozen Fruit Salad
Frozen fruit salad is a blast from the past. This vintage recipe is a cool and delicious way to eat your fruit. It is at home at all of our holiday meals, but would also be a fun summer treat!
Frog Eye Salad
Frog eye salad is a sweet and creamy fluffy style salad that features mandarin oranges and pineapple. The pastel marshmallows make it extra fun. It is perfect for Easter or any time!
Creamy Cranberry Fluff
Make a delicious cranberry fluff from fresh cranberries as a fun side dish or simple dessert. It will be such a pretty addition to your holiday menu but is great for any day.
Fresh Orange Cranberry Relish
3 ingredient orange cranberry relish is such an easy side dish. It is a great colorful make ahead addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu.
Frozen Cranberry Pineapple Salad
Vintage frozen cranberry pineapple salad is a perfect side dish or light dessert. It only takes 4 simple ingredients and a few minutes to make, the hardest part is waiting for it to freeze.
Apple Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing
This apple salad is fresh, fruity and fun. It is a lightened up version of a waldorf salad that is dressed with yogurt, honey and cinnamon. It is one of our favorite fruit salads!
Condensed Milk Fruit Salad
This fresh fruit salad is loaded with all kinds of fruit. The condensed milk brings it together in a creamy treat that makes it perfect with breakfast, as a simple side dish, or as a lighter dessert.
Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad
This vintage fruit salad recipe uses some vanilla instant pudding to give the sauce body and flavor. It is a wonderful side dish or you could even serve it as a simple dessert.
Cranberry Jello Salad with Pineapple
This cranberry Jello salad would make a perfect fruity addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu. It takes only three ingredients and is a perfect make ahead dish. Serve it plain or top with with whipped cream for an extra special treat.
Five Cup Salad
Vintage 5 cup salad is a perfectly easy fruit salad that will tick all of the boxes. Mandarin oranges, pineapple, and coconut are featured in this easy side dish or dessert.
