In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke the joy of summer like a refreshing and vibrant "sunny fruit salad." This medley of nature's sweetest offerings is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a visual symphony, capturing the essence of sunshine and happiness in every bite. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy breakfast option, a delightful dessert, or a side dish to complement your next barbecue, this article will guide you through the art of creating the perfect sunny fruit salad, bursting with flavor, color, and nutritional goodness.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK AND CREAMY FRUIT SALAD
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the apples, melon, pineapple, dried cherries, yogurt, cream of coconut and salt in a large bowl and stir.
SUNNY FRUIT SALAD
Make and share this Sunny Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ladyfingers
Categories Fruit
Time 10m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain pineapple and mandarin oranges. Reserve 1 cup pineapple juice.
- Mix lemon pudding with the pineapple juice and pour over pineapple and mandarin oranges; mix well.
- Prior to serving, mix in sliced bananas, sliced strawberries and sliced kiwi fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 194.6, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 30.8, Protein 1.9
SUNNY FRUIT SALAD!
This is so good using orange marmalade to make a yummy dressing! Feel free to substitute other fruits for the ones listed. From the Reynolds Wrap folks.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 6 cups, about
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the orange marmalade, reserved mandarin orange syrup and almond or vanilla extract in a small bowl; set aside.
- Arrange kiwi slices and mandarin orange segments around bottom and lower sides of a 1 quart glass serving bowl. Arrange the sliced peaches, strawberries, grapes and melon chunks in the bowl.
- Drizzle the marmalade mixture over the fruit.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.7, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 27.4, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 38.1, Protein 2
SUNDAY BEST FRUIT SALAD
This is a wonderful and easy fruit salad that is also pretty for special occasions or holidays.
Provided by Pattie Price
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Strawberry Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, toss the chopped apples in reserved pineapple juice. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the peach pie filling and pineapple chunks.
- Remove apples from pineapple juice and add to pie filling and pineapple mixture. Add chopped bananas to reserved pineapple juice and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Peel and slice kiwi and 1/2 of strawberries. Chop the other 1/2 of strawberries and set aside.
- Remove bananas from pineapple juice and add to pie filling mixture. Add chopped strawberries; toss together.
- Arrange kiwi slices around the edge of the serving bowl and alternate with strawberry slices. Chill and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 36 g
SUNNY FRUIT SALAD
Steps:
- Drain oranges, reserving juices; set the oranges aside. In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix and reserved juice until smooth (mixture will be thick). Stir in pineapple and oranges. Fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving.
Tips:
- Use a variety of fruits. This will give your salad a more interesting flavor and texture. Some good options include berries, melon, citrus fruits, and tropical fruits.
- Choose fruits that are in season. This will ensure that they are fresh and flavorful.
- Cut the fruits into uniform pieces. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Don't overcook the fruits. They should be cooked until they are just tender, but still hold their shape.
- Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the fruits from becoming watery.
Conclusion:
Fruit salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite fruits. It is a great side dish for any meal, or it can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a fruit salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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