When the word “salad” is mentioned, leafy greens and other veggies spring to mind – definitely not a dessert! But do not forget that there is a dessert version – salads with fruits! It is a refreshing sweet treat that is good not only for your taste buds but also for your body. It’s easy to make and you can use any of your favorite fruits to create your own recipe – fun to experiment with the sweet creamy sauce too!
Here are a few easy fruit salad recipes to try at home:
Creamy pistachio fruit mix
What you need:
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2 large bananas, sliced
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2 1/2 cups mashed pineapple with juice
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2 cups of fruit cocktail
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2 cups mini marshmallows
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1 1/2 cups tangerines, drained
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1 1/2 cups frozen heavy cream, thawed
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1/2 cup instant pistachio pudding mix
In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped pineapple (including juice) and pistachio pudding. Stir in the whipped cream. When well mixed, add bananas, fruit cocktail, tangerines, and marshmallows to bowl. Mix ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Easy fruit and nut salad
What you need:
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1 red apple, peeled, cored and diced
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1 ripe mango, peeled, seeded and diced
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3/4 cup toasted cashews
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 pinch of salt
Mix apple, mango and roasted cashews in a salad bowl. Pour balsamic vinegar over fruit and nuts, then season with ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt. Mix to combine the ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Fruit and yoghurt dream
What you need:
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1 red apple, cored and chopped
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1 orange, peeled and sliced
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2 sticks of celery, chopped
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1 1/2 cups seedless grapes, halved
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1/2 cup blackberries
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1 cup vanilla yogurt
In a large salad bowl, combine the apple, orange, celery, grapes, and blackberries. Garnish with chopped walnuts and add vanilla yogurt to the bowl. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Forget high-calorie desserts like cake and ice cream for a while and enjoy a sweet treat that’s good for your body. Instead, treat yourself to a healthy and refreshing snack or dessert for your next picnic with these delicious yet easy to make fruit salad recipes that are perfect for any time of year!
Thanks to Adrian T. Cheng
