25 Fruit Salad Recipes Perfect For Summer

Classic fruit salad includes the crisp sweetness of watermelon, the juiciness of ripe strawberries and the tangy burst of pineapple. This all-time classic is perfect to cool you down in the blazing heat of the sun. 

Other available ingredients like kiwi and grapes can also be added for a more enhanced burst of colors and flavors. This collection of ripe fruits be made more special by adding simple dressing such as honey or maple syrup for sweetness and fresh lime juice for a zingy kick.

Creamy Coconut Fruit Salad is a tropical-inspired dish. You can collect an array of your favorite summer fruits and combine them with coconut milk dressing. Including tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango will give the best results.

The rich coconut flavor makes the salad very appetizing with its melt-in-mouth consistency. For a crunchy version, toasted almonds, pistachios, or cashews can be added to the salad.

Stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, plums, and cherries are blessings of summer. These juicy and colorful fruits can be utilized to make epic salads. 

The skin of these fruits contains fiber, vitamins and many other nutrients. So including it in the salad can make the salad healthier, plus, will create a contrasting texture in the salad.

Watermelon Mint Salad is cool and refreshing, perfect to beat the heat of the summer. This dish combines the crisp sweetness of juicy watermelon with the fresh aroma of mint. 

Before serving, refrigerate the plastic-wrapped salad bowl for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavors to fuse creating flavorful blasts in every bite. 

A Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad can be both, a refreshing, healthy dessert and a snack. The salad features a creamy and tangy texture from the Greek yogurt and a sweet and refreshing flavor from the fresh fruits.

To uplift the color of the salad, consider adding berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Serve chilled, as the actual flavor of yogurt shines in cool temperatures.

Tropical fruit salad makes a colorful and refreshing snack. It combines many exotic fruits from tropical regions. Mango, pineapple and kiwi are some widely used ones. 

The flavor of the salad is on sweet and tangy side and also has a hint of tropical aroma in it. A splash of freshly squeezed lime juice or a drizzle of honey with some coconut flakes on the top can do more justice to the salad.

A colorful salad loaded with colorful berries, summer can't get better than this. Each spoonful of this salad bursts with the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries, juicy blueberries, tangy raspberries, and luscious blackberries.

A sprinkle of finely chopped fresh mint leaves can make the salad scented. The salad is best when served chilled, to celebrate the beauty and bounty of nature's finest berries.

A dollop of whipped cream added to the salad can make it extraordinary. Whipped cream provides a rich and creamy contrast to the sweet and juicy fruits, which when assembled together makes a perfect combination.

Stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, or plums work well in this recipe. If you are using fruits that tend to brown quickly (like apples and bananas), toss them in a bit of lemon or orange juice to keep their color intact. For the vegan version, replace whipped cream with coconut cream.

Rainbow Fruit Salad is a fun take on the classic fruit salad recipe. Red, orange, yellow, green and other various colored fruits available during summer are included in the recipe. 

Other colorful options include blueberries for a pop of blue and blackberries for a deeper purple. The preparation can also be made fun by layering the fruits in a clear serving bowl to create a rainbow effect. Dressing is optional and the salad is best when served chilled.

Honeydew cucumber salad is a light and refreshing side dish perfect for summer! It combines the sweetness of honeydew with the coolness of cucumber. This healthy low-calorie salad can be made even more sweeter by adding honey. 

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing. Simple yet delicious, this combination works as magic for summer. 

A little off the track, prawns can be a new thing that can be added to a fruit salad. Prawns are grilled or pan-seared for added flavor. The sweetness of lychees and the succulent flavor of prawns are perfectly brought together with the creamy richness of coconut.

Dressing made with lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar is perfect for the salad. Canned lychees can work well if fresh ones are unavailable. 

Cream Cheese Fruit Salad is a tasty blend of creamy cream cheese and fresh fruits. Fruits mixed with smooth cream cheese, the resulting dish shows up as sweet, tangy, and oh-so-creamy!

Brown sugar instead of powdered sugar while preparing the cream cheese mixture can provide a richer flavor. Add a bit of honey or melted chocolate to it, and a luxurious food salad gets ready to be served. 

Mojito fruit salad is another refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic fruit salad. Mojito dressing, prepared with lime juice, rum (if using), honey, and chopped mint leaves, takes the salad experience to the next level.  

An alcohol-free version can also be prepared. For a stronger mint flavor, muddle the mint leaves in the bowl with the lime juice and honey before adding the other ingredients. For creaminess, fold in some whipped cream or vanilla yogurt just before serving.

A tangy salad to rejoice on, this salad has every citrus fruit included, oranges, grapefruits and whatnot! Each bite of this salad is a burst of flavor, with the sweet juiciness of the oranges complemented by the tartness of the grapefruits.

To make the salad sweeter, use dressing that uses honey or maple syrup. This salad is best served fresh and if delayed, the citrus may release juices. In such conditions, drain the excess juices before serving. 

This salad is made by combining the sweetness of grilled peaches with savory and refreshing ingredients. The peaches halves are grilled until they are slightly softened and have nice grill marks. For a richer flavor, the peaches can be brushed with butter instead of olive oil before grilling.

Crumbled cheese and crispy greens are additional ingredients you can consider adding to this salad. A tangy vinaigrette completes the salad. 

Fruit Salsa combines the sweetness of fresh fruits with a hint of spice. This flavorful twist on traditional salsa bursts with juicy fruits and zesty citrus and is perfect for dipping, topping, or simply enjoying by the spoonful.

A variety of fruits should be used to make the salsa visually appealing. For a fun twist, serve the fruit salsa with cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, pita bread, or even sliced angel food cake.

Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing is a delightful combination of vibrant greens, juicy strawberries, and zesty dressing. The lemon poppy seed dressing is a unique addition to this salad in which the lemon adds a tangy brightness and the poppy seed adds a subtle crunch.

The sweet juiciness of the strawberries pairs perfectly with the earthy flavor of the spinach. Moreover, toasted nuts offer the best crunch and flavor in the salad. Add different fruits and cheeses and create your own favorite version!

This salad is generally prepared to celebrate the Independence Day. The patriotic colors like red(raspberries, cranberries, or pomegranate arils), white(diced apples or bananas), and blue fruits(blueberry) are assorted into the salad.

These bite-sized fruits are combined with other optional ingredients like mini marshmallows, or shredded coconut.

A star-shaped cookie cutter can be used to cut some fruits for a more festive presentation. Every ingredient is assembled and the whole mixture is gently tossed to avoid crush or bruise on the delicate berries.

Mexican Fruit Salad has it all, a citrusy, juicy fruit mix and a slightly spicy dressing! A kick of chili powder and lime can transport anyone's taste buds to Mexico. 

For the dressing, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, tequila (if using), sugar, salt, and chili powder. A creamy version of the salad can also be prepared by making dressing out of condensed milk, crema mexicana, and cinnamon.

Pickled grape salad is on a tangy side. The grapes are pickled in a mason jar prior to its addition on the salad. The pickling mix is made from apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, cinnamon sticks and cloves. 

After a day of pickling, the salad is ready to be consumed. Apart from grapes, red onion slices and Serrano chile can also be added to the simmering liquid in the jar for pickling.

Honey vanilla fruit salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad option. Choose a combination of your favorite fruits. As the name says, the dressing must include honey and vanilla extract. Additionally, lemon juice and salt can also be added. 

The dressing is poured over the fruit mixture and tossed gently to coat everything evenly. If the fruits are less juicy, you can add a tablespoon or two of extra water to the dressing as well.

Cantaloupe Caprese Salad combines sweet, juicy cantaloupe, creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil. It's a twist on the classic Caprese salad, swapping juicy cantaloupe for tomatoes. 

The flesh of the cantaloupe can be scooped out with a melon baller. Optionally, bite-sized wedges will also work. The mozzarella balls or slices are scattered over the cantaloupe and the whole salad is drizzled with olive oil before serving. 

Ambrosia salad is a classic American dessert salad typically made with a combination of sweet fruits, marshmallows, and coconut. All of the ingredients are combined using a creamy dressing such as whipped cream or sour cream in this salad. 

The fruits commonly used in ambrosia salad include canned pineapple, mandarin oranges, and maraschino cherries. Nuts like pecans or almonds can also be added for the extra crunch.

A very nutritious salad to devour, this salad can be a paradise for avocado lovers! The rich and buttery taste of the avocados makes the salad creamy but light at the same time. 

Choose your favorite fruits, and use lemon or lime juice to prevent the browning of the avocado. Avocado can be used in bite-sized pieces or mashed form.

Assort all of your favorite fruits in this recipe. The basil and balsamic glaze provides a balanced combination of sweet, tangy, and herbaceous flavors in the recipe. Balsamic glaze is prepared by simmering the balsamic vinegar and stirring in honey or maple syrup to it. 

Brown sugar can be a perfect substitute for honey in the glaze to enhance the richness of the salad. Also, fresh basil works best for the recipe, in its absence, dried ones can be used as well.