Best 12 Vanilla Fruit Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a delightful vanilla fruit salad, a refreshing and nutritious treat that encapsulates the essence of summer. Dive into a symphony of colors and textures as you combine an array of fresh fruits, each contributing its unique sweetness and tanginess to the mix. This vibrant salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful journey for your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing dessert or a healthy snack to satisfy your cravings, vanilla fruit salad has something to offer everyone. So, gather your favorite fruits, embark on this culinary adventure, and create a masterpiece that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRESH FRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY VANILLA YOGURT



Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Vanilla Yogurt image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons good honey
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Seeds scraped from 1/2 vanilla bean, optional
1/2 orange, juiced
1 banana, sliced
1/2 pint fresh blueberries
1/2 pint fresh raspberries
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half
1 bunch seedless green grapes, halved

Steps:

  • Combine the yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds in a bowl and set aside. Combine the orange juice and banana slices in a separate bowl. Add the berries and grapes and gently mix the fruit mixture together. Spoon the fruit into serving bowls and top with the yogurt.

FRUIT SALAD WITH VANILLA YOGURT



Fruit Salad with Vanilla Yogurt image

This is a recipe that my aunt made for me not long ago, and you can pretty much make it your own by adding your favorite fruits or taking out what you don't like. Also changing the yogurt flavor will change the taste as well.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Strawberry Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1 large peach, pitted and cut into bite-size pieces
2 plums, pitted and cut into bite-size pieces
2 kiwi fruit, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved
1 cup honeydew melon balls or cubes
1 cup cantaloupe balls or cubes
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1 cup grapes
2 (16 ounce) containers low-fat vanilla yogurt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, lightly mix together the strawberries, peach, plums, kiwi fruit, cherries, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, pineapple, and grapes until the fruit is well mixed. Serve in bowls with yogurt spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 55.7 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

FRESH FRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY VANILLA YOGURT



Fresh Fruit Salad With Honey Vanilla Yogurt image

The dressing turns this fruit salad into something special. Cut the wedges from the orange into the bowl first, then squeeze the rest to extract juice, will keep the banana from turning brown.

Provided by Sue C.

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons good honey
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped from (optional)
1/2 orange, juice of
1 banana, sliced
1/2 pint fresh blueberries
1/2 pint fresh raspberry
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half
1 bunch green seedless grape, halved

Steps:

  • Combine the yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds in a bowl and set aside.
  • Combine the orange juice and banana slices in a separate bowl.
  • Add the berries and grapes and gently mix the fruit mixture together.
  • Spoon the fruit into serving bowls and top with the yogurt.

VANILLA-LIME FRUIT SALAD



Vanilla-Lime Fruit Salad image

Feel free to be creative with the fruits you use in this recipe. The versatile dressing is amazing tossed with fresh strawberries or even drizzled over pound cake. -Kathryn Dampier, Quail Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/2 vanilla bean
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
3 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
4 cups fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. With a sharp knife, scrape the vanilla bean to remove the seeds; add bean and seeds to pan. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. Discard vanilla bean. Stir in lime juice and zest., In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, grapefruit and blueberries. Drizzle with vanilla-lime sauce and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRUIT SALAD WITH VANILLA DRESSING



Fruit Salad with Vanilla Dressing image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1 pear, peeled, cored and diced
10 to 12 medium size strawberries, halved
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 banana, sliced
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, vanilla extract and salt. Season with pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  • Place all of the fruit and the nuts into a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Add the dressing, toss and serve.

FRUIT SALAD WITH VANILLA



Fruit Salad with Vanilla image

Peach pie filling is the secret ingredient in this crowd-pleasing salad. Make it throughout the year using whatever fruits are in season.-Nancy Dodson, Springfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh strawberries, quartered
1-1/2 cups seedless red and/or green grapes, halved
2 medium bananas, sliced
2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced and quartered
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1 can (21 ounces) peach pie filling
3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, grapes, bananas, kiwi and pineapple. Fold in pie filling and vanilla. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VANILLA FRUIT SALAD



Vanilla Fruit Salad image

Field editor Geraldine Grisdale of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan sends the recipe for her colorful Vanilla Fruit Salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 64 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 cans (20 ounces each) plus 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
4 packages (5.1 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
8 cans (15 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
10 medium red apples, chopped

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough cold water to juice to make 6 cups. , In a very large bowl, whisk juice mixture and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in the oranges, apples and reserved pineapple. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

REFRESHING TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD WITH VANILLA MINT SYRUP



Refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad With Vanilla Mint Syrup image

This syrup works with any combination of fruit; I especially like it with the tropicals. It is a light and refreshing dessert; the use of the vanilla bean makes these fruits seem exotic. Cook time includes chill time. From author and herbalist Susan Belsinger.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 vanilla bean
fresh mint leaves, 1 handful bruised
3 slices lime zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 firm ripe mangoes or 1 papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 small ripe cantaloupe, seeded, and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

  • Make flavored fruit syrup by combining water, sugar, vanilla, mint and zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. When cooled to room temperature, strain syrup and stir in lime juice. At this point syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Toss mango or papaya, melon and pineapple in a large bowl. Pour syrup over fruit. Toss mixture well. Cover and chill for at least 1/2 hour before serving.

FRUIT SALAD WITH VANILLA BEAN SYRUP



Fruit Salad With Vanilla Bean Syrup image

The tiny specs of fresh vanilla bean in the syrup really add great flavor to all this wonderful fruit. Please feel free to substitute different fresh fruit that might be in season for any of the fruit I have listed here!

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pint blueberries
1/2 pint strawberry, halved
1 mango, pitted, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 -2 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
1/2 lb red seedless grapes
1 ruby grapefruits, segmented, juice reserved for syrup
1 cup honeydew melon, cubed
1 cup cantaloupe, cubed
1 cup pineapple, cubed
1 vanilla bean
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Using a knife, scrape the vanilla seeds from the pod, and place seeds and pod into a saucepan.
  • Add the water, sugar, and grapefruit juice.
  • If you were unable to find a ruby red grapefruit, please adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste.
  • If it's not a ruby red, you might need some more.
  • Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened into syrup, about 15 minutes.
  • Let cool, remove the pod, and place vanilla syrup in refrigerator until chilled.
  • Add prepared fruit into a bowl and toss with the chilled vanilla syrup.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

FRUIT SALAD WITH VANILLA DRESSING



Fruit Salad With Vanilla Dressing image

This is not posted on the site yet, so here you go! Something light and fruity. Feel free to change the fruit/nuts to your liking. Courtesy of Alton Brown.

Provided by Ashbow

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 granny smith apple, cored and diced
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1 pear, peeled, cored and diced
10 -12 medium size strawberries, halved
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 banana, sliced
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, vanilla extract and salt. Season with pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  • Place all of the fruit and the nuts into a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Add the dressing, toss and serve.

FRUIT SALAD WITH VANILLA YOGURT



FRUIT SALAD WITH VANILLA YOGURT image

Categories     Fruit     Peach     Yogurt     Salad     Plum     Berry     Melon

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces (1 package) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1 recipe - 1 large peach, pitted and cut into bite-size pieces
1 recipe - 2 plums, pitted and cut into bite-size pieces
1 recipe - 2 kiwi fruit, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved
1 cup honeydew melon balls or cubes
1 cup cantaloupe balls or cubes
1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
1 cup grapes
32 ounces (2 containers) low-fat vanilla yogurt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, lightly mix together the strawberries, peach, plums, kiwi fruit, cherries, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, pineapple, and grapes until the fruit is well mixed.
  • Serve in bowls with yogurt spooned over the top.

FRUIT SALAD WITH ORANGE VANILLA SYRUP (PIONEER WOMAN) RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Fruit Salad with Orange Vanilla Syrup (Pioneer Woman) Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by grinder

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 orange, zest and juice
1 vanilla bean
4 pints strawberries, hulled and halved
2 pints blueberries
2 cups green grapes, halved
2 cups red grapes, halved
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place sugar, 1 cup water, orange zest, juice and vanilla bean in a small pan and stir to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer about 15 minutes to thicken. Set aside to cool. Place prepared fruit in a large bowl. Pour the cooled syrup over the top and toss together. Decorate with mint leaves and chill until ready to serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh fruit: Fresh fruit is always best for fruit salad, as it is more flavorful and nutritious. If you are using frozen fruit, be sure to thaw it completely before adding it to the salad.
  • Choose a variety of fruits: A variety of fruits will give your salad a more interesting flavor and texture. Some good choices include berries, melon, citrus fruits, and tropical fruits.
  • Add some sweetness: If you like your fruit salad sweet, you can add a little bit of sugar or honey. You can also add some sweet fruit, such as bananas or grapes.
  • Add some crunch: Adding some crunchy elements to your fruit salad will give it a more interesting texture. Some good choices include nuts, seeds, or granola.
  • Add some flavor: You can add some flavor to your fruit salad by adding some herbs, spices, or extracts. Some good choices include mint, basil, cinnamon, or vanilla.
  • Chill your fruit salad before serving: Chilling your fruit salad before serving will help to keep it fresh and flavorful. You can also serve it over ice cream or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Fruit salad is a refreshing and healthy snack or dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a little bit of creativity, you can create a fruit salad that is both delicious and visually appealing.

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