Best 13 Fruit Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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Preparing a vibrant and refreshing fruit salad with a delightful poppy seed dressing is an art form that tantalizes the taste buds and adds vibrancy to any occasion. This delectable salad combines the natural sweetness of fresh fruits with the creamy tang of poppy seeds, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Whether served as a healthy breakfast option, a light and refreshing dessert, or a colorful addition to a potluck gathering, this recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

FRUIT SALAD



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This simple, homemade fruit salad recipe is an ideal light, healthy side. With a citrus poppy seed dressing, you'll love its fresh taste!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound fresh strawberries (sliced and halved (about 3 cups))
1 pound diced fresh pineapple (about 3 cups)
1 pint fresh blueberries (about 2 cups)
5 kiwi fruit (peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces (about 2 cups))
2 cups seedless red grapes
1 large banana* (peeled and cut into bite sized pieces (about 1 cup))
Chopped fresh mint (optional)
zest of 1/2 medium orange
juice of 1/2 the same medium orange (about 3 tablespoons)
zest of 1 small lime (or 1/2 small lemon)
juice of the same 1 small lime (or 1/2 small lemon)
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • If you will not be serving the fruit salad right away, place all of the fruit except the banana in a large serving bowl: strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, kiwi, and grapes.
  • In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the dressing: orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, honey, vanilla extract, and poppy seeds.
  • Pour the dressing over the fruit and with a large spoon, toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the juices to marry (1 hour is even better). Just before serving, stir in the banana. Sprinkle with fresh mint. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 12 (about 1 heaping cup), Calories 126 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

FRUIT WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Cool, colorful and easy to prepare, this refreshing, good-for-you fruit salad is a springtime favorite. -Peggy Mills, Texarkana, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 fresh pineapple, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
3 medium kiwifruit, halved and sliced
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Stir in poppy seeds; let stand 1 hour., In a large bowl, combine fruits. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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We have a little cafe in our town that serves fruit with poppy seed dressing and it is wonderful. When I stumbled onto this recipe, I had to grabe it and share with my Zaar world. The dressing is wonderful and you can use it on any combination of fruits you choose. The ground mustard gives it a little kick.

Provided by gertc96

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon orange peel, grated
1/2 teaspoon poppy seed
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups fresh blueberries
4 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
4 medium oranges, peeled and sliced
4 kiwi, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients in small bowl.
  • Arrange fruit in bowls and top with dressing.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.8, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 40.2, Protein 1.9

FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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My family requests thy yummy fruit salad every Easter. The slightly sweet poppy seed dressing served on the side really makes it special. -Joni Kingsley, Redlands, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

POPPY SEED DRESSING:
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 cup teaspoon salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
2 cups pineapple chunks
2 cups green grapes
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Floral Ice Bowl
Lettuce or lemon leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. , Just before serving, combine the fruits. Serve with poppy seed dressing in an ice bowl lined with lettuce or lemon leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup halved green seedless grapes
1 cup quartered strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, toasted

Steps:

  • Toss grapes, strawberries and blueberries with sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in lime juice, and poppy seeds. Let sit at room temperature for at least 1/2 an hour. Garnish with pistachios and serve.

FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Provided by Caroline Belk

Categories     Salad     Dairy     Fruit     Ginger     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Strawberry     Cantaloupe     Pineapple     Summer     Chill     Grape     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 1/4 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 cups diced cantaloupe
1 1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple
1 1/2 cups sliced hulled strawberries
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1 banana, peeled, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, ginger, honey, vinegar and poppy seeds in small bowl; whisk to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Combine all fruit in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Serve chilled.

TANGY POPPY SEED FRUIT SALAD



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A very light and delicious fruit dessert with a little twist.

Provided by SWEETKATY

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Strawberry Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained with juice reserved
1 orange, peeled and segmented
1 kiwi -- peeled, halved and sliced
1 cup seedless grapes
1 cup quartered strawberries
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss pineapple, orange, kiwi, grapes and strawberries. In a small cup or bowl, combine lime zest, lime juice, honey, poppy seeds and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice. Stir well and toss with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3.7 mg, Sugar 39.1 g

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING



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Wonderful salad for the holiday seasons. Great to serve for dinner at home or to take to a family gathering during the holidays.

Provided by Nora LaCroix

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup white sugar
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt. Process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, apple, and pear. Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 201.3 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Treat your guests to a Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing. You'll make your own dressing in this delicious salad. Serve the Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing with chopped fresh mint leaves for a refreshing garnish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
3 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. each poppy seed and vanilla
1 pkt. (0.5 g) granular stevia
4 cups each cut-up cantaloupe and watermelon (1-inch chunks)
1 cup blueberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Mix sour cream, milk, poppy seed, vanilla and stevia until blended.
  • Combine fruit in large bowl; drizzle with sour cream mixture.
  • Top with nuts and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

FRUIT SALAD WITH CREAM CHEESE POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This is a low fat, easy and quick to prepare, nutritious fruit salad with a Poppyseed Cream Cheese Dressing. Its a very colorful, refreshing salad and is great for breakfast, snack or even as a dessert when trying to eat healthy. You can substitute 2 Cups of diced fresh pineapple for the canned in the recipe.

Provided by sochocmom

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sliced bananas (about 2 large)
1 -20 ounce canned unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
3 kiwi fruits, peeled and cut into chunks
1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, softened to room temperature
3 tablespoons skim milk
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, place the cream cheese, honey and skim milk in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer till smooth.
  • Stir in the poppy seeds.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine the fruits in a large bowl, and toss to mix well.
  • To assemble the salads, place 3/4 Cup of fruit in a serving dish and top with 2 Tablespoons of the dressing.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.9, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 94.8, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 12.6, Protein 3.4

POPPYSEED FRUIT SALAD



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Treat your senses to our colorful Poppy Seed Fruit Salad. KRAFT Creamy Poppyseed Dressing is the proverbial cherry on top of our Poppy Seed Fruit Salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fruit Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 12 servings, 2/3 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup KRAFT Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
1/3 cup strawberry low-fat yogurt
2 cups halved strawberries
2 cups seedless green grapes
2 medium kiwi, peeled, sliced
1 small cantaloupesliced
1 small honeydew melon, sliced
1 medium star fruit, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix dressing and yogurt until well blended.
  • Arrange fruit decoratively on platter.
  • Serve with the dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Provided by Ruth A. Matson

Categories     Salad     Brunch     Grapefruit     Lemon     Orange     Avocado     Summer     Vegan     Endive     Watercress     House & Garden     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 grapefruit
2 oranges
2 avocados
1/4 cup lemon juice
Watercress
2 heads French endive
Poppy Seed dressing

Steps:

  • Cut the grapefruit and oranges in half and into skinless sections. Peel and slice the avocado and put the slices into the lemon juice to prevent their darkening. Arrange the fruits on watercress and tuck spears of the endive around. Pour the Poppy Seed Dressing upon the fruit, but do not cover the endive, which may be eaten with the fingers. Serve with balls made of the Spiced Cheese Salad mixture.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON-POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Every bite of this pretty salad delivers, with dressing of Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and lemon enlivening fruit, nuts, lettuce, and cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 medium apple, cubed (1 cup)
1 medium pear, cubed (1 cup)

Steps:

  • In blender or food processor, place sugar, onion, salt, lemon juice and mustard; cover and process until blended.
  • With machine running, add oil in slow steady stream, processing until thick and smooth. Add poppy seed; process a few seconds to mix.
  • In large serving bowl, mix all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 15 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, fresh fruits. This will ensure that your fruit salad is flavorful and delicious. Avoid fruits that are bruised or overripe.
  • Use a variety of fruits. This will give your fruit salad a more interesting flavor and texture. Some good options include berries, grapes, melon, pineapple, and citrus fruits.
  • Cut the fruits into bite-sized pieces. This will make them easier to eat and more enjoyable.
  • Add a dressing or marinade. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad. Some good options include a simple vinaigrette, a honey-lime dressing, or a poppy seed dressing.
  • Chill the fruit salad before serving. This will make it more refreshing and enjoyable.

Conclusion:

Fruit salad is a delicious and healthy snack or side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it can also help to boost your immune system and improve your overall health. With so many different ways to make fruit salad, you are sure to find a recipe that you love. So next time you are looking for a healthy and refreshing snack, reach for a bowl of fruit salad. Your body will thank you for it!

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