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18 Fruit Salad Recipes That Let Your Sweet Produce Shine

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Spinach salad got you down? Pile your plate with a fresh fruit salad instead! Using seasonal fruit and easy, homemade dressings, we came up with 18 fabulous fruit salads that are perfect for your next meal.
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Italian Fruit Salad

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Fresh basil and seasonal fruit are a no-fail combo sure to impress the dinner table. The bright herb enhances even subtle fruits, like watermelon and grapes, letting them take center stage. Tossed in a lightly sweet honey dressing, this fruit salad can double as dessert.

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Cucumber-Honeydew Salad with Feta

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Sprigs of dill and chopped onion give this cucumber-melon fruit salad a Mediterranean vibe. Serve it in late summer or early fall when melons are at their best.

Buy It: Lipper International Acacia Wood 3-Piece Salad Bowl and Server Set ($40, Bed Bath & Beyond)

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Persimmon, Blood Orange, and Pomegranate Salad

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You may not eat these fruits every day, but when you combine them with arugula and a fruity vinaigrette, you'll be craving this salad all the time. Make sure you section the citrus fruit for a beautiful (and better-tasting) plate.

Related: 13 Must-Try Winter Salad Recipes

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Peach and Tomato Salad

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Garden-fresh tomatoes and juicy peaches combine in this delicious fresh fruit salad recipe. It'll pair perfectly with your next cookout meal. Finish this vibrant summer salad with feta cheese, toasted pecans, and fresh basil.

Related: 15 Garden-Fresh Salad Recipes

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Triple-Melon Salad

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Get a triple dose of summer-fresh melon in this refreshing fruit salad recipe. Peppery arugula, tangy feta, and a homemade garlic vinaigrette really are the perfect savory additions to the sweet melons.

Related: Healthy Watermelon Recipes That Will Make Your Summer

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Fresh Citrus and Cranberry Salad

Fresh Citrus and Cranberry Salad
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The cranberries in this salad may make you dream of Thanksgiving dinner, but there's no reason why you can't enjoy this recipe anytime you want. If you serve this fruit salad at your holiday meal, it can be made up to two days in advance to save you time on the big day.

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Gingered Fruit Compote

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This ginger-spiced fruit salad is the spruce-up your potluck needs. Allow an hour of chill time for the flavors to mingle. If you don't have any candied ginger on hand, try making your own!

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Blackberry Salad with Creamy Feta

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Sweet, juicy blackberries hold court over pickled onions and salty feta in this umami-inspired fruit salad. A quick run in the food processor allows the feta to get whipped into a super creamy delight that's so good, you'll want to eat it with a spoon.

Buy It: KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper ($50, Target)

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Corn and Blueberry Salad

Corn & Blueberry Salad
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Nothing says summer like sweet corn and fresh blueberries, and this salad has both (plus crunchy summer cucumbers!). Of course, such a bright salad needs an equally zesty vinaigrette, so we mixed together lime juice, olive oil, honey, and cumin.

Related: How to Cut Corn Off the Cob (Without Making a Mess)

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Apple, Celery Root, and Fennel Salad

Apple, Celery Root, and Fennel Salad
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Fruit salads aren't just for summer. This fresh apple recipe is best eaten in the fall when apples, endive, and celery root are all in season. Topping this fruit salad is a delicious honey-mustard dressing (we won't tell if you start using it on everything).

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Spicy Fruit Salad

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Enjoy the sweet heat in every bite of this tropical-infused fruit salad filled with mangoes, strawberries, jicama, and jalapeño peppers. Layer up your salad in a trifle bowl so everyone can gaze at the colorful layers before digging in.

Buy It: Miranda Trifle Bowl ($30, Crate & Barrel)

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Grains & Fruit Summer Salad

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Turn fruit salad into a main-dish meal by adding grilled salmon or chicken to this loaded recipe. To take this salad to the next level, use fresh summer produce from your garden or farmers market instead of store-bought blueberries, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini.

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Mango, Tomato, and Avocado Salad

Mango, Tomato & Avocado Salad
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Yes, they're used in savory dishes more than sweet, but tomatoes and avocados belong to the fruit family, too. Here we've let them shine with sweet chunks of mango. If you want to add more veggies, you can serve this salad over a bed of lettuce leaves, but we love it all on its own.

Related: 25 Recipes to Save for That Moment Your Avocados Are Perfectly Ripe

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Watermelon Salad

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The gelatin mold is back, and trust us, this time it's chic. Vibrant slices of chilly watermelon gelatin are filled with fruit for an even juicier bite. Top with feta cheese for a savory contrast.

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Fennel and Orange Salad

Fennel and Orange Salad
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Stop guests in their tracks with this stunning citrus-based fruit salad. Crisp bites of fennel are an easy but transformative ingredient, adding a fresh, anise-like flavor. Thanks to the short ingredient list, this side dish is ready in just 15 minutes.

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Honey Fruit Salad

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Want a classic fruit salad? This is your go-to recipe. Take bite-sized pieces of strawberries, apples, grapes, or whatever you've got on hand and toss them in our delightful fruit salad dressing made with honey and fresh mint. This one will go great on the weekend brunch menu.

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Grilled Fruit Couscous Salad

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If you haven't already been adding grilled fruit to your recipes, now's your chance! Add a nice char to fresh plums and nectarines before tossing them in this quick and healthy fruit salad recipe.

Buy It: Dyna-Glo Open Cart Propane Gas Grill ($119, The Home Depot)

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Red-on-Red Chicken Salad with Feta-and-Honey Balsamic Drizzle

Red-on-Red Chicken Salad with Feta-and-Honey Balsamic Drizzle
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The double reds here feature strawberries and watermelon for a fruit salad unlike any other. Use purchased roasted chicken to prep this low-carb recipe for a quick and easy and healthy lunch option.

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    1 of 18 Italian Fruit Salad
    2 of 18 Cucumber-Honeydew Salad with Feta
    3 of 18 Persimmon, Blood Orange, and Pomegranate Salad
    4 of 18 Peach and Tomato Salad
    5 of 18 Triple-Melon Salad
    6 of 18 Fresh Citrus and Cranberry Salad
    7 of 18 Gingered Fruit Compote
    8 of 18 Blackberry Salad with Creamy Feta
    9 of 18 Corn and Blueberry Salad
    10 of 18 Apple, Celery Root, and Fennel Salad
    11 of 18 Spicy Fruit Salad
    12 of 18 Grains & Fruit Summer Salad
    13 of 18 Mango, Tomato, and Avocado Salad
    14 of 18 Watermelon Salad
    15 of 18 Fennel and Orange Salad
    16 of 18 Honey Fruit Salad
    17 of 18 Grilled Fruit Couscous Salad
    18 of 18 Red-on-Red Chicken Salad with Feta-and-Honey Balsamic Drizzle

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