Fruit Salad with a Twist Recipe (2024)

Published: Jun 3, 2014 · Modified: Oct 1, 2020 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Put a delicious spin on your next summer gathering by learning how to make Fruit Salad step by step with a super-secret and unexpected ingredient. Simply mix together your favorite fresh summer fruits to enjoy a naturally sweet salad. This salad is a hit at parties!

Why I Love Making This Summer Fruit Salad

I love summer fruits – all the berries and tropical fruits, vine picked, fresh from the trees or patches. Watermelon smells delicious and together the combination of juices create a tasty dessert. Summers in the Midwest aren’t long so we have to enjoy fruits in the season as often as we can. This post shows you how to make a fruit salad step by step so you have a great way to up a bunch of different fruits and be able to share it with others.

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Putting Together A Fruit Salad with a Twist

This is such a perfect salad for summer!

Step 1

Throw a ton of fruit into a giant bowl. So technical, right? I used strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, grapes, cantaloupe and watermelon.

Step 2

Add juice from 1 lemon.

Step 3

And then throw in a little something that’ll make people say, “Mmm, what IS that?!” Dry pudding mix! I used vanilla flavor, but feel free to experiment!

Step 4

Mix it all together and chill until you are ready to serve. Enjoy!

Have a great week!

Check Out My Other Fruity Salads

Cherry Gazpacho Salad

Corn and Blueberry Salad

Candy Bar Fruit Salad

Red Fruit Salad

If you love adding jello to salads of any flavor, then try out Mama Gourmand’s Jello Salad. It’s a 2 ingredient dessert and cream cheese is the other one. Delicious!

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Fruit Salad With A Twist

Put a delicious spin on your next Fruit Salad by adding a super-secret and unexpected ingredient. Simply mix together your favorite fresh summer fruits to enjoy a naturally sweet salad. This salad is a hit at parties!

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 16

Calories: 130kcal

Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

▢ 1/2 watermelon seeded and chopped
▢ 1/2 cantaloupe chopped
▢ 1 pineapple chopped
▢ 16 oz strawberries hulled and chopped
▢ 2 cups grapes
▢ 1 pint blueberries
▢ 12 oz raspberries
▢ 1 lemon juiced
▢ 1/4 cup vanilla pudding mix dry, instant version

Instructions

Combine all fruit in a large bowl. Squirt the lemon juice over the top and carefully mix in the pudding mix. Chill until ready to serve.

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Bev
February 25, 2023 at 1:37 am

I took this to a picnic/dinner and everyone loved it. I will make it again.
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- Megan Porta
  February 25, 2023 at 5:01 pm
  So glad it was enjoyed, Bev! It’s definitely a delicious salad I don’t make often enough.
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Laura
June 04, 2022 at 5:33 am
Several people have asked this question but it was never answered. Is the pudding mix instant or cook & serve?
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- Megan Porta
  June 04, 2022 at 8:17 am
  Instant! Thank you for clarifying Laura.
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Heidi
May 24, 2020 at 6:35 pm
Question?? Could i put dry vanilla in without the lemon or no??
Thank you
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- Megan Porta
  May 25, 2020 at 12:14 am
  Hi Heidi, good question! You can use water if you’d like. There’s liquid in the fruits you’re mixing, but you might need a little more to help mix the pudding in. I like the citrus component but if you don’t, that’s ok.
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Sarah
May 21, 2016 at 5:36 pm
You print recipe button links to the wrong recipe
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- Megan Porta
  May 22, 2016 at 2:00 am
  Thank you so much for pointing this out, Sarah! It is now corrected!!
  Megan
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Courtney
April 22, 2016 at 10:50 pm
Going to try your fruit salad this weekend for a 1st Communion. Do you know how long it stays good in the fridge? I was hoping to prep Sat and serve Sun?
Thanks!
Courtney
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- Alicia
  April 23, 2016 at 1:23 am
  I would say do it same day of you want it fresher. Fruit will get to mushy/soggy (for my liking) if you let it sit over night. But maybe the lemon squeezed on it will help not do that….?
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  - Courtney
    April 23, 2016 at 1:50 am
    Thank you! I did not think of mushy fruit. I’ll do it early Sun 🙂
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Madeline
April 20, 2016 at 6:34 pm
If I’m using a lemon juice concentrate, how much would you recommend adding?
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- Megan Porta
  April 20, 2016 at 6:57 pm
  Hi Madeline! Just a few small squirts will do!
  Megan
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Jenni
April 13, 2016 at 7:05 pm
Have you tried this with other fruit combos? Is there any fruit that it doesn’t taste good with?
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- Megan Porta
  April 14, 2016 at 2:27 am
  Hi Jenni! Any fruit would work great with this twist. You can’t go wrong!!
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Megan Porta
July 30, 2015 at 12:03 am
Hi Marie! I use red, but green would be great, too!
Megan
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marie
July 29, 2015 at 1:42 pm
What kind of grapes do you use? Green or red?
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Megan Porta
June 24, 2015 at 1:54 pm
Hi Jennifer! I have never tried freezing this salad before serving. I would imagine that would work ok. Let me know if you try it! Good luck!
Megan
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Jennifer
June 24, 2015 at 2:28 am
Just curious if you have tried freezing it before serving and if it worked? I want to make this for my sons birthday party this weekend and it is going to be crazy hot outside so I was wondering if freezing would help the fruit last longer. Or if I would just end up with a frozen lump of fruit stuck together. Thanks for the recipe!
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Megan Porta
June 12, 2015 at 12:09 am
Amber: The pudding mix doesn't make it syrupy sweet, it just gives the sweetness a hint of flavor. It is delicious!
Marilee: Either will work great!
Hope this helps, ladies!
Megan
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marilee
June 11, 2015 at 4:32 pm
cook and serve pudding mix or instant?
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Amber
June 11, 2015 at 3:48 am
Does the pudding mix make the fruit salad really sweet and syrupy, like when you put sugar on fruit? I love fruit salad but I don't usually like it when sugar is added. I want my fruit salad to taste like fruit, not sugar!
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Megan Porta
June 03, 2015 at 2:36 am
Hi Karen! It might sound weird, but it is sooo good! It does make the fruit sweeter AND add a yummy flavor. Let it sit in the fridge for an hour and it's SO GOOD! Enjoy. 🙂
Megan
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Karen K
June 02, 2015 at 11:51 pm
This sounds weird, to just throw in some vanilla pudding mix….dry. Does it make the fruit sweeter? Or just add a different flavor to the fruit? Does it taste better if eaten right away, or after an hour or two? Thanks
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Megan Porta
May 30, 2015 at 1:26 pm
Hi Kat! The pudding mix you have will work great! Enjoy the salad AND the pool! Thanks for reading, too!
Megan
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Kat
May 30, 2015 at 12:36 pm
I'm going to try this today! Sounds really good.I
only have the cook and serve vanilla pudding mix on hand,
is that ok? Or does it gave to be instant? i have all the fruit as i
intend on taking some to the pool today. I love your recipes, I
LOVE to cook & glad I found your site.
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Nancy
July 02, 2014 at 6:04 pm
I've had a sunroof fly off when I was getting on the highway, & had no idea where it went 😉 I'm thinking about trying this recipe for the forth, looks yummy. Thanks for posting.
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Nancy
June 03, 2014 at 3:24 pm
Cool, I will have to try this
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FAQs

How do you keep fruit from turning in fruit salad? ›

Use citrus juice, like orange or lemon juice

“To prevent fruit salad from turning brown, you can toss the fruits in a mixture of citrus juice (like lemon or orange juice) before combining them, as the citric acid in the juice helps inhibit enzymatic browning by reducing the fruits' exposure to oxygen,” she says.

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What fruits can go together in a bowl? ›

For the salad: Layer fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour cooled sauce over fruit; cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

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Ambrosia Fruit Salad

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What's the difference between a fruit salad and a fruit co*cktail? ›

Canned fruit co*cktails and canned fruit salad are similar, but fruit salad contains larger fruit while fruit co*cktail is diced. Commercially, the fruit used was healthy but cosmetically damaged, such as a peach or pear that was bruised on one side.

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Does lemon juice keep fruit salad from turning brown? ›

Yet, these vibrant, luscious fruits don't tend to last very long and turn brown rapidly. Happily, the juice of the springtime citrus fruit (lemon) can keep fruit salad fresh for hours.

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What fruit should not be refrigerated? ›

Fruits that should not be refrigerated include bananas, apples, melons, and berries. Keep in mind that many fruits will ripen more quickly when left at room temperature but will stay fresh longer if refrigerated once ripe.

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Watergate salad is an American classic. This delightful side dish salad or dessert is made with pistachio-flavored instant pudding mix, canned pineapple, mini marshmallows, nuts, and whipped topping.

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What is Waldorf salad made of? ›

A Waldorf salad is a fruit and nut salad generally made of celery, fresh apples, walnuts, and grapes, dressed in mayonnaise, and traditionally served on a bed of lettuce as an appetizer or a light meal. The apples, celery, and grapes can all be green, which harmonizes the color palette of the dish.

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What is the most popular salad in America? ›

Caesar Salad

It is a popular choice in many American restaurants and is often served as a side dish or a main course.

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Fruit co*cktail in Heavy Syrup is packed with peaches, pears, grapes, pineapples and cherries in heavy syrup. This canned fruit is ideal for baking, as part of a lunch snack or for fruit salads!

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What mixture is fruit salad? ›

Answer. A fruit salad is a heterogenous mixture that contains cream and different types of fruits like peaches, pears, grapes, pinapples, cherries, etc.

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Is a bowl of fruit salad healthy? ›

They're healthy!

Did you know that we should each be eating at least 400g of fruit everyday? The great thing about fruit salad is that it makes hitting those all important numbers a breeze. You'll also feel great about yourself thanks to a range of health benefits that come from increased vitamins and antioxidants.

How do you keep fruit fresh in a fruit bowl? ›

Orange Juice or Pineapple Juice

Meanwhile, the acid in the juice prevents fruits like apples and pears from turning brown in the mix. This method is as easy as tossing cut fruit in a few tablespoons of orange juice. You can also use orange juice to create a dressing for your fruit salad.

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How do you keep fruit from ripening? ›

How to store fruits and keep produce fresh longer

Store apples, pears, citrus and berries in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
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How can you help fruit keep its shape when cooking? ›

Dry-heat methods that enhance fruit include grilling or broiling, roasting or baking, and sautéing. No matter what method you use, take care not to overcook fruit. Exposure to heat breaks down fruits' cell walls, which results in water loss. The less time fruit is exposed to heat, the better it retains its shape.

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Fruit Salad with a Twist Recipe (2024)

Why I Love Making This Summer Fruit Salad

Watch This Video Tutorial To Learn How To Cut A Pineapple Like A Pro

Putting Together A Fruit Salad with a Twist

Check Out My Other Fruity Salads

Fruit Salad With A Twist

Ingredients

Instructions

Nutrition

Reader Interactions

Comments

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FAQs

How do you keep fruit from turning in fruit salad? ›

What are the 5 fruits in fruit co*cktail? ›

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