Best 14 Fruit Kabobs With Citrus Dip Recipes

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Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy a delicious meal outdoors. Fruit kabobs are a healthy and refreshing way to enjoy the bounty of the season. They're also incredibly versatile and can be customized to your liking. From classic pineapple and mango skewers to more exotic combinations like watermelon and feta, there's a fruit kabob recipe out there for everyone. And what would a fruit kabob be without a delicious citrus dip? A tangy, sweet, and creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the grilled fruit. So pick your favorite fruits, fire up the grill, and get ready to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with this article that will provide you with the best recipes for fruit kabobs with citrus dip.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

CITRUSY FRUIT KABOBS



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Fresh, fruity-and lower in sodium and fat-this kabob recipe is a great pick! -Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4-1/2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
24 fresh strawberries
16 cubes fresh pineapple
2 small bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., Thread fruit onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Brush with half of glaze. Lightly oil grill rack., Grill, covered, over medium heat until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally and basting frequently with remaining glaze. Just before serving, sprinkle with mint. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRUIT KABOBS WITH CITRUS DIP



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You can't go wrong with this refreshing appetizer and delightful dip. Friends will clamor around it when you set out a lovely platter of these colorful skewers. -Linda Hess, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 large ripe banana, cut into 1-inch slices
1-1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe
1-1/2 cups cubed honeydew
1/2 cup halved fresh strawberries
1/2 cup orange or lemon yogurt
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Dip banana slices in juice. Alternately thread fruit onto skewers. , In a small bowl, combine yogurt and vanilla. Serve with kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CITRUS-MARINATED BEEF AND FRUIT KABOBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick
1 medium orange
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
4 cups cubed mango, watermelon, peaches and/or plums
Salt

Steps:

  • 1)Grate peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from orange; reserve juice. Combine orange peel, cilantro, paprika, and ground red pepper, if desired, in small bowl. Cut beef Steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Place beef and 2-1/2 tablespoons cilantro mixture in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Place remaining cilantro mixture and fruit in separate food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bags securely. Marinate beef and fruit in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours. 2)Soak eight 9-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain. Thread beef evenly onto four skewers leaving small space between pieces. Thread fruit onto remaining four separate skewers. 3)Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill beef kabobs, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 11 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill fruit kabobs 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown, turning once. 4)Season beef with salt, as desired. Drizzle reserved orange juice over fruit kabobs.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH CREAM CHEESE DIP



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These fruity kabobs are so refreshing on a warm day. They're also a quick and easy meal for get-togethers. -Kathleen Hedger, Godfrey, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 kabobs (1-1/4 cups dip)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
12 fresh strawberries, trimmed
12 green grapes
12 fresh pineapple cubes (1 inch)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, sour cream and extract until smooth. Refrigerate until serving. On 6 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and pineapple. Serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH DIP



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The creamy dipping sauce in this recipe is so easy to make. Its pleasant banana flavor, sweetened with honey, complement fresh fruit. -LaChelle Olivet, Pace, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups dip.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Assorted fruit--green grapes, watermelon balls, cantaloupe balls and strawberry halves
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 medium ripe banana
4 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Thread fruit alternately onto skewers. In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CITRUS-MARINATED BEEF AND FRUIT KABOBS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick
1 medium orange
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
4 cups cubed mango, watermelon, peaches and/or plums
Salt

Steps:

  • 1.Grate peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from orange; reserve juice. Combine orange peel, cilantro, paprika, and ground red pepper, if desired, in small bowl. Cut beef Steak into 1-¼ inch pieces. Place beef and 2-½ tablespoons cilantro mixture in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Place remaining cilantro mixture and fruit in separate food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bags securely. Marinate beef and fruit in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
  • 2.Soak eight 9-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain. Thread beef evenly onto four skewers leaving small space between pieces. Thread fruit onto remaining four separate skewers.
  • 3.Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill beef kabobs, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 11 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill fruit kabobs 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown, turning once.
  • 4.Season beef with salt, as desired. Drizzle reserved orange juice over fruit kabobs.
  • Beef. It's What's For Dinner

CITRUS-MARINATED BEEF AND FRUIT KABOBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick
1 medium orange
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
4 cups cubed mango, watermelon, peaches and/or plums
Salt

Steps:

  • 1) Grate peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from orange; reserve juice. Combine orange peel, cilantro, paprika, and ground red pepper, if desired, in small bowl. Cut beef Steak into 1-¼-inch pieces. Place beef and 2-½ tablespoons cilantro mixture in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Place remaining cilantro mixture and fruit in separate food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bags securely. Marinate beef and fruit in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours. 2) Soak eight 9-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain. Thread beef evenly onto four skewers leaving small space between pieces. Thread fruit onto remaining four separate skewers. 3) Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill beef kabobs, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 11 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill fruit kabobs 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown, turning once. 4) Season beef with salt, as desired. Drizzle reserved orange juice over fruit kabobs.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE YOGURT DIP



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I love cooking with my nieces and nephews, and these kabobs are a great way to get the kiddos involved in the kitchen. Everyone can choose their own combination of fruit to thread onto the kabobs, and the dip is a great make ahead recipe that will keep fresh in the refrigerator for several days.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups cantaloupe chunks
1 cup fresh blackberries
8 ounces fresh strawberries, halved if large
1/2 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into bite-size chunks
3 kiwis, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
8 ounces fresh strawberries, stemmed
4.4 ounces vanilla whole milk yogurt, such as Siggi's
3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • For the fruit kabobs: Thread the fruit onto eight 12-inch metal or wooden skewers. Chill until ready to serve.
  • For the strawberry cream cheese and yogurt dip: Put the cream cheese, strawberries, yogurt and honey in a food processor and pulse until the strawberries are minced and the mixture is smooth. Serve with the kabobs.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH MARGARITA DIP



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Make and share this Fruit Kabobs with Margarita Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NovaLee

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup whipping cream
3 cups angel food cake or 3 cups poundcake, cubes
3 cups fresh fruit (strawberries,cubed melon,and/or seedless red or green grapes)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cut up and softened
1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tablespoon tequila
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

  • For the margarita dip: Place sour cream,cream cheese,powdered sugar,tequila,orange juice,and lime juice in a blender or food processor cover blend until combined.
  • Add whipping cream cover and blend until fluffy and mixture mounds.
  • Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 24 hours.
  • For Kabobs: Arrange small skewers of cake and fruit on serving platter Serve with dip.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH MARGARITA DIP



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Your adult guests will love the flavor of this cool and creamy margarita fruit dip recipe. Serve the kabobs either as a snack or dessert. -Michelle Zapf, Kingsland, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon tequila
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
12 fresh strawberries
6 pineapple chunks
1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
6 seedless red grapes
2 slices pound cake, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Beat in whipping cream until fluffy. Meanwhile, thread fruits and cake on metal or wooden skewers. Serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH LEMON FRUIT DIP



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Sweeten up their day when you serve these Fruit Kabobs with Lemon Fruit Dip. These delectable Fruit Kabobs With Lemon Fruit Dip pair blackberries, plums, nectarines and cantaloupe with a fluffy dip made of cream cheese , yogurt and lemon zest.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup powdered sugar
zest from one small lemon
2 nectarines, cut into 16 segments
2 plums, cut into 16 segments
15 blackberries
1/4 cantaloupe, cut into 24 cubes

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whip the cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla, and powdered sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy - 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest. Transfer to a small serving bowl.
  • Cut up the fruit, and place into individual bowls.
  • Gather 8 bamboo skewers. Thread the fruit onto the skewers in the following order: melon, nectarine, plum, blackberry, melon, nectarine, plum, blackberry, and melon.
  • Arrange the fruit kabobs on a serving platter.
  • Serve with the fruit dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

FRUIT KABOBS WITH CINNAMON YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE



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Make and share this Fruit Kabobs With Cinnamon Yogurt Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kitchen Quarterback

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8 kabobs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup strawberry, hulled
1 cup seedless grapes
1 cup pineapple chunk
1 cup honeydew melon, chunks
1 cup cantaloupe, chunks
8 bamboo skewers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, honey, vanilla and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Alternating the fruits, thread them onto the bamboos skewers leaving space at each end for easy handling; chill until ready to serve. Serve with dipping sauce.

RAINBOW FRUIT KABOBS WITH FLUFFY MARSHMALLOW DIP RECIPE



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My kids loved helping me make these Rainbow Fruit Kabobs! They are such a fun, healthy snack!

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

strawberries, halved
cantaloupe, cut into bite-sized pieces
pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
green grapes
blueberries
red grapes
bamboo skewers
1 (8 ounce) container whipped cream cheese
1 (7 ounce) container marshmallow creme

Steps:

  • Slide a piece of strawberry, cantaloupe, pineapple, a green grape, two blueberries and a red grape onto each skewer; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together whipped cream cheese and marshmallow creme until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH LEMONY DIP



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Sweeten up everyone's day when you serve these Fruit Kabobs with Lemon Dip. COOL WHIP and low-fat lemon yogurt make a simple and delicious dip in this easy-to-follow Fruit Kabobs with Lemon Dip recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 container (6 oz.) lemon low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping
4 cups fresh strawberries
10 kiwi (about 1-1/2 lb.), peeled, quartered
6 bananas (about 1-1/2 lb.), cut into 1-inch chunks

Steps:

  • Mix yogurt and COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Thread fruit onto 20 small straws or skewers.
  • Serve as dippers with yogurt mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor and texture.
  • Choose a variety of fruits with different colors and flavors to make your kabobs more visually appealing and delicious.
  • Cut the fruit into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
  • Thread the fruit onto the skewers in a pattern that you like.
  • Grill the kabobs over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the fruit is tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Serve the kabobs with the citrus dip or your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Fruit kabobs are a delicious and easy way to enjoy fresh fruit. They are perfect for parties, picnics, or a quick and healthy snack. With a variety of fruits and dipping sauces to choose from, there is a fruit kabob recipe for everyone. So next time you are looking for a healthy and refreshing snack, try making fruit kabobs. You won't be disappointed!

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