Easy Fruit Salad Recipes Perfect for Your Next Picnic

When one mentions the word “salad” what immediately comes to mind are leafy greens and other vegetables – definitely not a dessert! But do not forget that there is a dessert version – fruit salads! It is a refreshing sweet treat that is not only good for your taste buds but also for your body. It is easy to prepare and you can use any of your favorite fruits to create your own recipe. It’s also fun to experiment with the sweet and creamy sauce!

For now, here are some easy fruit salad recipes you can try at home:

Creamy Pistachio Fruit Mix

What do you need:

• 2 large bananas, sliced

• 2 1/2 cups crushed pineapple with juice

• 2 glasses of fruit cocktail

• 2 cups miniature marshmallows

• 1 1/2 cups mandarin oranges, drained

• 1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

• 1/2 cup instant pistachio pudding mix

In a large bowl, mix together the crushed pineapple (include juice) and pistachio pudding mix. Add the whipped topping. When well combined, add bananas, fruit cocktail, tangerines, and marshmallows to the bowl. Mix the ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Easy Fruit and Nut Salad

What do you need:

• 1 red apple, peeled, cored and diced

• 1 ripe mango, peeled, seeded and cubed

• 3/4 cup roasted cashews

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 pinch of salt

Combine apple, mango, and toasted cashews in a salad bowl. Pour balsamic vinegar over fruit and nuts, then season with ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt. Mix to combine the ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Dream About Fruits and Yogurt

What do you need:

• 1 red apple, cored and chopped

• 1 orange, peeled and sliced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 1 1/2 cups seedless grapes, cut in half

• 1/2 cup of blackberries

• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts

• 1 cup vanilla yogurt

In a large salad bowl, combine the apple, orange, celery, grapes, and blackberries. Top with chopped walnuts, and then add vanilla yogurt to the bowl. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Forget high-calorie desserts like cakes and ice cream for a while and treat yourself to a treat that’s good for your body. Instead, for your next picnic, have a healthy and refreshing snack or dessert with these delicious yet easy to follow fruit salad recipes that are perfect for any season.