Easy Fruit Salad Recipes Perfect For Your Next Picnic

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

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

Creamy Pistachio Fruit Mix

What do you need:

• 2 large bananas, sliced

• 2 1/2 cups of pineapple crushed with juice

• 2 cups of fruit cocktail

• 2 cups miniature marshmallows

• 1 1/2 cups tangerine, drained

• 1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

• 1/2 cup pistachio pudding instant mix

In a large bowl, combine crushed pineapple (include juice) and pistachi pudding mix. Add the whipped topping. When well combined, add the 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 of balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 pinch of salt

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

Fruit and yogurt dream

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, halved

• 1/2 cup of blackberries

• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts

• 1 cup of vanilla yogurt

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

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