Best 7 Saucy Summer Fruit Salad Recipes
When the summer sun starts to shine, there's nothing quite like a refreshing and flavorful fruit salad to enjoy. With its vibrant colors and sweet, juicy flavors, a saucy summer fruit salad is the perfect way to celebrate the season's bounty. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy snack or a delicious dessert, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating a mouthwatering saucy summer fruit salad.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
FRESH SUMMER FRUIT SALAD
One day I decided to stir some rhubarb sauce into my fruit salad - and LOVED the result. The rhubarb sauce keeps fruits from turning brown too.
Provided by CHMOORE
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Blueberry Salad Recipes
Time 3h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rhubarb, turn heat to low, cover, and simmer until rhubarb is soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Mash and chill in the refrigerator, about one hour.
- To serve, mix the grapes, orange, strawberries, apple, peach, plum, cherries, and blueberries with 2/3 cup of the rhubarb sauce. Stir gently, but thoroughly to coat. Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow the flavors to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.3 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 5.7 mg, Sugar 52.1 g
THE BEST SUMMER FRUIT SALAD
The Best Summer Fruit Salad is full of kiwis, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, grapes, mangos and pineapples! It's the perfect refreshing salad for the summertime!
Provided by Krista
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add all of the fruit to a large bowl. Gently toss with a wooden spoon.
- Serve.
PERFECT SUMMER FRUIT SALAD
The perfect fruit salad for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator before I serve it. Enjoy.
Provided by Nicole Graham Holley
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Strawberry Salad Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
- Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.7 mg, Sugar 28.7 g
SAUCY SUMMER FRUIT SALAD
Peaches, berries, bananas, and a creamy orange sauce combine summer's fruitiest flavors in a single fruit salad!
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Strawberry Salad
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine fruit and lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix yogurt and concentrate. Put fruit in a large glass bowl or 6 small bowls or parfait glasses. Drizzle sauce over fruit and top with mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 32 mg, Sugar 25 g
EASY SUMMER FRUIT SALAD
"My friends are always requesting this salad." Colorful slices of fruit get dressed up with a simple sauce of citrus juices and honey. Anneliese Deising - Plymouth, MI
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, honey and lime juice. Drizzle over fruit mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Add bananas just before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK SUMMER FRUIT SALAD
I found this quick and easy fruit salad on Pinterest. It went over very well at a family gathering! The vanilla pudding mix makes it unique and gives it an extra something special.
Provided by Kree6528
Categories Strawberry
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the pudding mix and canned pineapple with the juice. Stir until well blended and all the pudding mixture has dissolved.
- Fold in the strawberries and blueberries, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Just before serving, fold in the sliced bananas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.2, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 349.1, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 46.9, Protein 1.6
SIMPLE SUMMER FRUIT SALAD
Make and share this Simple Summer Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Berries
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place peeled, pitted and sliced peaches in a bowl.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice and stir to coat. This is to help prevent browning. If the salad is to be served immediately, you can skip the lemon juice.
- Wash and pat dry blueberries and add to peaches.
- Drain the maraschino cherries and add to bowl.
- Wash and pat dry green grapes. You can add these whole or sliced lengthwise, depending on the size of the grapes. If you prefer, you can peel and slice the kiwi fruit and use those instead of the grapes.
- Mix well and serve within an hour or so. No need for dressing!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.7, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2.3, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 27.8, Protein 1.2
Tips:
- Choose fresh, ripe fruits: The quality of your fruit will determine the flavor of your salad, so make sure to choose fruits that are at their peak. Look for fruits that are brightly colored and free of bruises or blemishes.
- Use a variety of fruits: The more variety of fruits you use, the more flavorful your salad will be. Try to include a mix of sweet, tart, and juicy fruits.
- Cut the fruit into uniform pieces: This will help the fruit to cook evenly and will make the salad more visually appealing.
- Gently mix the fruit together: Over-mixing the fruit will bruise it and make it mushy. Use a light touch when mixing the fruit together.
- Serve the salad chilled: Chilled fruit salad is more refreshing and flavorful. You can chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving, or you can make it ahead of time and chill it overnight.
Conclusion:
Summer fruit salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy the bounty of the season. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy dessert or side dish, give summer fruit salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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