Recipes and Cooking Salads Fruit Salad 14 Modern Fruit Salad Recipes to Sweeten Up Your Menu By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Instagram Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 15 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on March 28, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Buff Strickland 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. 01 of 14 Cucumber-Honeydew Salad with Feta View Recipe Sprigs of dill and chopped onion give this cucumber-melon fruit salad a Mediterranean taste. 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 ($43, Bed Bath & Beyond) 02 of 14 Persimmon, Blood Orange, and Pomegranate Salad View Recipe 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. 13 Must-Try Winter Salad Recipes 03 of 14 Peach and Tomato Salad View Recipe Buff Strickland 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. 04 of 14 Triple-Melon Salad View Recipe Carson Downing 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. Healthy Watermelon Recipes That Will Make Your Summer 05 of 14 Fresh Citrus and Cranberry Salad View Recipe 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. 06 of 14 Blackberry Salad with Creamy Feta View Recipe 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) 07 of 14 Corn and Blueberry Salad View Recipe 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. How to Cut Corn Off the Cob (Without Making a Mess) 08 of 14 Spicy Fruit Salad View Recipe 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 ($40, Crate & Barrel) 09 of 14 Grains & Fruit Summer Salad View Recipe 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. 10 of 14 Mango, Tomato, and Avocado Salad View Recipe 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. 25 Recipes to Save for That Moment Your Avocados Are Perfectly Ripe 11 of 14 Watermelon Salad View Recipe 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. Buy It: Pyrex 3-qt Easy Grab Baking Pan with Lid ($15, Target) 12 of 14 Fennel and Orange Salad View Recipe 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. 13 of 14 Honey Fruit Salad View Recipe Blaine Moats 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. 14 of 14 Grilled Fruit Couscous Salad View Recipe 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 ($139, The Home Depot) Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit