There are so many tips, which can be followed to make a fruit platter look beautiful for any given occasion. Here are some of them:

1. Consider the Color Combination

Think about all your favorite fruits and the color of their texture. Choose those that come in a variety of colors and scatter them all throughout a serving dish.

You have to include fruits that come in big blocks of color, and place a fruit that has contrasting color next to it. Let the colors of the fruits be the center of attraction.

2. Use All Parts of the Fruit

Shells, stems and even the rinds of a fruit can make your fruit platter look pretty interesting. If for example you’re using a pineapple, chop the top part of it and use the leaves as the centerpiece. Or you may hollow out the bottom part, leaving all sides intact and fill it up with berries and nuts. If you use a watermelon, you can hollow out its bottom part and fill it up with melon balls. Be more creative, by carving it out to make it look like a basket.

3. Chop Fruits in bite size shapes

Making melon balls can be very difficult but it is just so worth it. They look so nice especially when all of them have roughly the same shape and sizes. However, if you don’t have that much patience, just make sure to cut your fruits in bite sized pieces. That way, it will be easy to scoop it up.

4. Use a Serving Dish with Ridges

Fruits are juicy, and that is why most people it, however this also makes it very messy. Therefore, you have to make sure to use a dish that has ridges, or a lip, enough to catch any juices that come out. This is very important, especially if you are carrying the dishes. Of course, you would not want the watermelon juice to be dripping down.

5. Be Adventurous

There are many classic fruit staples that are available now, but it would be interesting to come up with some new fruits available. Examples are the kiwi fruits or if you’ve never had star fruit, try using this uniquely shaped fruit! It

Every time we hear the word “salad,” what usually comes to our mind is, “lettuce”. And even if lettuce is a great ingredient of a good salad, it is not necessary. Salads are actually made up of anything, but fruit is a great substitute.

From the name itself, a fruit-based salad consists of different kinds of fruits that are mixed altogether. You may also include lettuce and some veggies, too. But usually, the most important ingredients are a variety of fruits. Just consider your entire favorite fruits, imagine them combined into a bowl, topped with cream or milk, and that makes a very delicious salad.

Although preparing this salad is just so easy, there is actually an even faster way of preparing it. Just go to your nearest grocery store and buy a can of mix fruits. Just drain the fruits, then pour them on a mixing bowl and pour the toppings, so your salad will be even tastier. Examples of these toppings are cream topping, yogurt, milk, raisins, peanuts and many more.

Most people prefer their salad to be healthier, so try adding freshly picked fruits to your salad. Examples are apples, bananas and even strawberries. You may also try mangoes, watermelon, and apples or any of your favorite fruits.

This dessert is fit for any occasion or it may also serve as a side dish. It is also a great addition to any meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner. Some people, especially those who are on a diet even eat it all by itself to fight hunger at any given time.

These salads have different varieties. There’s the citrusy salad that’s, made up of citrus fruits. Common examples of these are oranges, lime and lemons. All these three fruits will definitely produce a great citrus salad. Add your favorite toppings to it, too. This will surely leave your kids asking a couple more serving.

There is also another type that is consisting of rare fruits. But these fruits actually are becoming very popular now. These kinds of fruits aren’t that familiar to most people yet. Examples are the pomegranate and kiwi. These fruits are now being sold on some supermarkets. They’re actually delicious and this salad comes first when it comes to presentation for the fruits are well arranged, making it more attractive.

Again, to prepare a salad is very simple. Just come up with your favorite fruits of different variety – apples, grapes, strawberries, cherries, and oranges, then you already have the perfect salad to serve. Either you’ll use any of those canned mix fruits or those extravagant rare fruits, your salad will still be a perfect dessert that everyone can enjoy!

Don’t limit yourself to salad greens when eating; there are lots of other varieties like a fruit salad which can be equally satisfying and delicious too.

Ingredients:

1 cantaloupe (medium); seeded, pared & sliced into large cubes
1/4 c of orange juice
1 pt blueberries (fresh or frozen); thawed if frozen
1/4 c mint (leaves); rinsed, cut thinly into strips
1/2 pt strawberries; rinsed, hulled & sliced
2 Tbsps of honey

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a large (serving) bowl. Toss lightly. Cover with cling film; and then cool in the fridge.

>> Minty Fresh Fruity Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1/4 tsp of salt
1/3 c of mint; coarsely chopped
6 ozs of quinoa; not cooked
1/4 c of yogurt (vanilla, low fat, sweetened)
2 Tbsps of orange juice
2 kiwi fruit (medium); peeled & cut crosswise into 1/4-inch circles
1 can of oranges (mandarin); drained & sectioned
1.5 c of strawberries; thinly sliced

Instructions:

Using a medium-sized saucepan, boil two cups of water together with the 1/4 tsp of salt. Stir in the quinoa. Stir constantly. Switch the temperature of the stove to low. Continue stirring and then let it simmer for fifteen (15) minutes ’til quinoa becomes translucent. Remove from heat and set it aside.

Meanwhile – place the mint, orange juice, and yogurt in the blender (or food processor). Puree ’til smooth; and then set it aside.

Reserve about three slices of kiwi; as well as six slices of strawberries for garnishing. Afterward, combine what is left of the strawberries as well as the kiwi; together with oranges in a large (serving) bowl. Toss lightly.

Pour the yogurt mixture over the fruit combo; and then toss lightly. Add the quinoa, and then toss again lightly to combine. Garnish it with the reserved sliced strawberries and sliced kiwi. Cover with cling wrap and chill for about an hour or two.

>> Minted Quinoa Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

2 c of water (boiling)
3 oz of Jell-O (lemon)
2 c of ice cubes
3 oz of Jell-O (orange)
20 oz of crushed pineapple (canned); drained and save the juice
3 pcs of bananas (large); sliced
2 c of marshmallows (miniature)
1/2 c of cheese (Cheddar); shredded finely

For the Cooked Salad Dressing:
1 c of saved juice (from the crushed pineapples)
1 pc of egg (beaten)
1 Tbsp of oleo
1/2 c of sugar (refined)
1 c of whipping cream
2 Tbsps of cornstarch

Instructions:

Combine lemon Jell-O and a cup of boiling water. Add a cup of ice cubes; stir thoroughly till melted. Fold in the pineapples and pour onto a 13×9x2 inch (baking) pan. Place inside the refrigerator till set.

Do the same with the orange Jell-O with the remaining boiling water and ice. Add marshmallows; stir thoroughly and pour above the layer of lemon. Place inside the refrigerator till set.

Combine saved juice, egg, sugar, butter, and cornstarch inside a saucepan above moderate heat. Stir constantly till thickened. Cover and place inside the refrigerator overnight.

Arrange the bananas over the Jell-O. Combine the chilled dressing and the cream then spread above the bananas. Spread cheese on top.

>> Orange Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

12 oz of lychee (canned, with juice); chilled
1/2 c of canned oranges (Mandarin); chilled
A can of jelly (Grass jelly); chilled

Instructions:

Open the can of jelly and push the jelly out. Cut to half inch cubes then place on a bowl. Add oranges and lychee. Cover then keep inside the refrigerator till needed.

>> Chinese Mixed Fruits With Grass Jelly Recipe

Ingredients:

2 c of water (boiling)
3 oz of Jell-O (lemon)
2 c of ice cubes
3 oz of Jell-O (orange)
20 oz of crushed pineapple (canned); drained and save the juice
3 pcs of bananas (large); sliced
2 c of marshmallows (miniature)
1/2 c of cheese (Cheddar); shredded finely

For the Cooked Salad Dressing:
1 c of saved juice (from the crushed pineapples)
1/2 c of sugar (refined)
1 pc of egg (beaten)
1 Tbsp of oleo
2 Tbsps of cornstarch
1 c of whipping cream

Instructions:

Combine lemon Jell-O and a cup of boiling water. Add a cup of ice cubes; stir thoroughly till melted. Fold in the pineapples and pour onto a 13×9x2 inch (baking) pan. Place inside the refrigerator till set.

Do the same with the orange Jell-O with the remaining boiling water and ice. Add marshmallows; stir thoroughly and pour above the layer of lemon. Place inside the refrigerator till set.

Combine saved juice, egg, sugar, butter, and cornstarch inside a saucepan above moderate heat. Stir constantly till thickened. Cover and place inside the refrigerator overnight.

Arrange the bananas over the Jell-O. Combine the chilled dressing and the cream then spread above the bananas. Spread cheese on top.

>> Orange Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

Watercress
Lettuce bibb
12 small avocados; seeded, peeled and sliced
2 cups of sectioned grapefruit
Vinegar (sweet)
1 cup of raspberries (fresh)
Oil-based dressing

Instructions:

Line individual serving plates w/ watercress & lettuce. Arrange raspberries, avocado and grapefruit over leaf lining then sprinkle w/ dressing.

>> Berried Avocado Grapefruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

2 Tbsps and 2 tsps of sugar (refined)
1/2 pc of vanilla bean; splitted
3 pcs of coriander seeds
1/4 tsp of 5-spice powder
Zest from 1 pc of lime
Zest from 1/2 pc of lemon
1 pc of clove (whole)
1/2 tsp of ginger (ginger); chopped
Mint sprig (fresh)
1 Tbsp of juice (freshly squeezed lime)
Mango
Pineapple
2 pcs of kiwis (large)
2 pcs of passionfruits; halved

Instructions:

Combine 1-1/2 c of water, sugar, (coriander) seeds, (vanilla) bean, five-spice, clove, zests, mint, and ginger inside a saucepan; simmer above medium heat, about 10 mins.

Set on the side, letting it cook. Add juice from lime.

Peel then slice the topmost part of pineapple; slice into four, lengthwise. Save 3 pieces of slices. Slice one piece crosswise to 1/8 inch thick.

Peel mango then slice (lengthwise) into 1/8 inch thick disk (parallel to pit). Peel kiwis then cut to half (lengthwise). Cut all the lengthwised fruits into wedges, make them thin.

Divide evenly then place on 4 (soup) bowl; arrange them decoratively. Strain saved syrup; divide it equally onto four servings and cover using plastic wrapper. Refrigerate for 1-4 hrs.

Scoop out the pulp from passionfruits and garnish on each serving. Serve.

>> Alain Senderen’s Salade De Fruit Exotique Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pc of pineapple (baby, with leaves)
1 pc of apple (red)
Juice from 1 pc of lemon

For Syrup:
Juice from 1 pc of lemon
2 tsps of sugar (refined)
2 Tbsps of liqueur (Grand Marnier)

For the Fruit Salad:
Seasonal fruits (fresh such as orange, apple, banana, mango, pear, kiwi fruit)
Cream

Instructions:

Combine sugar and juice on a saucepan; simmer it for five mins, while stirring constantly, till sugar has completely dissolved. Add the liqueur and stir them well. Set syrup on the side.

Prepare seasonal fruits then pour in syrup; toss them well. Cut pineapple into half (vertically), with its leaves. Using a sharp grapefruit knife, scoop its flesh on each half. (Flesh must remain one piece)

Place the tossed fruits on the shells of pineapple. Slice (red) apple then dip them onto the juice of lemon, to avoid discoloration. Slice flesh of pineapples.

Arrange the slices (apple and pineapple) alternately above the fruits inside the shells decoratively. Serve with cream on the side.

>> Pineapple Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 small honeydew-melon
1 c of grapes (blue)
12 halved walnuts
2 oranges
Leaves of lettuce
8 ounces of yogurt
1 Tbsp of juice from an orange
1 Tbsp of juice from a melon
1 Tbsp of catsup (tomato)
A dash of salt
2 Tbsps of evap milk
A dash of pepper (white)

Instructions:

Using a baller, scoop the flesh of lemon out. Peel oranges & remove membranes. Slice them crosswise. You slice the grapes into half & have the seeds remove.

Place lettuce-leaves in glass dish. Arrange the melons, grapes, & oranges beautifully into dish. Top w/ walnuts.

Blend and mix well your yogurt, juices, catsup, milk, salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly then pour over the fruits. Allow to stand for 30 mins for fruits to absorb dressing.

>> Fruchtsalat Mit Nussen (Fruit Salad With Nuts) Recipe

Ingredients:

1 c of sliced mangoes
1 c of diced bananas
3 Tbsps of sugar (refined)
1 c of pineapple tidbits (fresh)
1 c of diced avocado
1 c of orange sections
1/2 c of yogurt (nonfat)
2 Tbsps of juice (orange)
Dash of salt
1 pc fresh young coconut (grated)

Instructions:

Mix fruits in a salad bowl. Combine yogurt, dash of salt, sugar and juice. Then, pour over fruits and blend well. Chill in a refrigerator for about 30 mins. then top with coconut before serving.

>> Mango Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

11 ounces can on drained oranges (Mandarin)
1/2 c of pineapple juice
13 & 1/2 ounce can chunks of pineapple; drained
1 & 1/2 c of mini mallows
3 & 1/2 c of desiccated coconut
2 c of sourcream
Cherries or grapes (garnishing purposes)

Instructions:

Mix all of the ingredients excluding garnish. Chill overnight. Mound and serve dish on lettuce-lined cups then garnish w/ cherries or grapes.

>> Five Cup Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cans of oranges (Mandarin); drain
2 cans of pineapple (tidbits); drain the juice
2 pcs of banana (ripe); sliced
1 cup of slivered almonds
2 cups of seedless grapes (green or red)
2 cups of yogurt (vanilla)
2 cups of flaked coconut
2 cups of mini marshmallows

Instructions:

Combine oranges, pineapples, bananas, grapes, yogurt, almonds, coconut, and marshmallows; mix them well. Place inside the refrigerator till chilled through.

>> Ambrosia Christmas Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

12 apples (red)
11 granny-smith apples
11 bananas; sliced
12 pears (bartlett)
1/2 pound of grapes (red)
1 cup of yogurt (vanilla)
1/4 tsp of powdered ginger
1 Tbsp of cider (apple)
1/2 cup of toasted almond-slivers
1 tsp of cinnamon
1/2 tsp of nutmeg

Instructions:

Wash & core the pears and apples, peel if necessary. Cut them into 1-inch chunks. You slice the bananas into 1/2-inch thick.

You wash your grapes then slice into half. You combine almonds & fruits in large salad-bowl. Mix the yogurt w/ cider and spices. Pour dressing over salad then stir, coating the fruit slices evenly, then chill.

>> Autumn Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb of spinach (fresh); stemmed, rinsed, and dried
1 pc of radicchio head (small); separated to leaves
1 tsp of sugar (refined)
2 Tbsps of juice (lemon)
2 Tbsps of vegetable oil
1/2 tsp of pepper (black)
1/8 tsp of pepper (red)
2 pcs of grapefruit (pink, large); peeled and sectioned
1/4 tsp of paprika
2 c of papaya (ripe); peeled and cubed
1/2 pc of onion (medium) sliced thinly into rings
2 pcs of oranges (medium); peeled and sectioned

Instructions:

Tear the spinach leaves to bite sizes. Combine radicchio and spinach inside a mixing bowl; gently toss them.

Combine juice, sugar, paprika, oil, salt, and peppers; stir thoroughly till sugar has dissolved. Add onto the mixture of spinach and gently toss them. Add orange, onion, and papaya. Toss them well.

>> Spinach-Grapefruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

3 pcs eggs; beat well
4 Tbsps of sugar (refined)
3 Tbsps of butter (unsalted)
6 Tbsps of vinegar
1 can of cherries (32 oz); drain
1 can of orange sections (Mandarin); drain
1 can of pineapple (chunks); drain
2 c of marshmallows
1/2 pint whipped cream
4 pcs bananas; diced

Instructions:

Mix eggs, sugar, butter and vinegar inside a saucepan. Simmer at low temperature til mixture thickens. Allow to cool down. Add the fruits then let it stand for eighteen to twenty four hours in the refrigerator.

Pour in marshmallows, then bananas and mix thoroughly. Add whipped cream to preferred consistency and serve right away.

>> Marshmallow Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cans of pineapple (tidbits)
6 ozs of frozen juice (orange)
A pkg of instant pudding (lemon)
3 pcs of bananas (ripe); sliced
2-1/2 lbs of pears (canned); cut to bite-size
2-1/2 lbs of canned apricots; cut to bite-size
2-1/2 lbs of canned peaches; cut to bite-size
Canned oranges (Mandarin); drained

Instructions:

Drain the pineapple; dissolve the frozen juice with the juice from the pineapple. Add pudding mix, bananas, apricots, peaches, and pears; mix them well.

Add pineapples and oranges; mix. Let it stand inside the refrigerator for twenty-four hours.

>> 24 Hour Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

8 ozs of macaroni shells (uncooked)
8 oz of plain yogurt (low fat)
1/4 c of concentrated juice (orange, frozen); thawed
15 ozs of orange sections (Mandarin, canned); drained
1/2 c of sliced celery
1 c of grapes (red, seedless)
1 c of grapes (white, seedless)
1 pc of apple (red); cored and diced
1/2 c of walnuts; halved

For Garnish:
Lettuce (fresh); shredded
1 c of Strawberry (fresh)

Instructions:

Cook the macaroni as stated in the package instructions. Chill with (cold) water then drain them well. Combine yogurt and concentrated juice; blend them well.

Add oranges, grapes, apples, celery, cooked shells, and walnuts; toss them well. Cover then place inside the refrigerator till chilled. Serve above lettuce and garnish strawberries.

>> Pasta & Walnut Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

2 peeled apples; sliced thinly
2 peeled bananas; sliced thinly
Cherries (Maraschino)
3 Tbsps of sugar
1 Tbsp of rum
2 Tbsps of almonds; sliced thinly
2 eggwhites
1 can of oranges (Mandarin, small)
2 peeled oranges; sliced

Instructions:

Beat eggwhites and sugar ’til totally stiff. You arrange fruits & almonds beautifully in four ovenproof individual dishes.

You sprinkle rum all over every dish then heap a scoop of stiffened eggwhite mix over your fruits. Broil them for few minutes ’til eggwhites turn firm.

>> Easy Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

2 c papaya; diced
2 c mango; diced
1/2 c of passion fruit (pulp/juice concentrate)
1 tsp lemon rind
1 tsp orange rind
1 mint leaves; minced

Instructions:

Gently mix ingredients inside a bowl then chill in refrigerator. Garnish using mint leaves.

>> Many Suns Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

2 small apples
1 cantaloupe (small)
2 small oranges
14 ounces of drained lychees

Instructions:

Peel apples then have them cored. Slice thinly into wedges. Also peel oranges and then divide them into individual segments. You cut melon into half then scoop insides out. Discard pulp & seeds.

You cut insides of melon into inch-sized cubes. Combine fruits together in mixing boil. Gently mix fruits together. You tightly wrap your bowl w/ clear wrap ’til serving time.

>> Chinese Fruit Compote Recipe

Ingredients:

1 qt of iceberg lettuce; cut into chunks
2 sliced bananas (large)
1 c of chopped apples
1/2 c of raisins
1/4 c of peanut-butter
1/4 c of milk
3 Tbsps of honey
1/2 c of Miracle-Whip dressing for salad

Instructions:

Combine fruits and lettuce. Toss to have everything mixed. Combine honey and peanut butter then you gradually pour milk in. Blend in dressing, mixing well ’til blended. Have salad chilled ’til ready to serve.

>> Calico Fruit Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 pc of cantaloupe (ripe, medium)
2 pcs of kiwi fruit (ripe); peeled, halved crosswise and sliced thinly
2 c of strawberries (ripe)
1 c of raspberries or blackberries (fresh)
3 Tbsps of mint leaves (fresh); chopped
1/4 c of juice (freshly squeezed orange)
4 pcs of mint sprigs (fresh)

Instructions:

Scoop the cantaloupe meat using a melonballer; place the balls on a mixing bowl along with its juice. Quarter the thinned slices of kiwi fruit; add onto the mixing bowl with the cantaloupe balls.

Save 4 pieces of very beautiful strawberries then hull the rest; slice them lengthwise then place onto the mixing bowl, along with the fruits. Add the raspberries; gently mix.

Sprinkle mint then drizzle juice above the fruits. Toss them gently and cover. Place inside the refrigerator for 30 mins.

Divide evenly onto four bowls and garnish strawberry on each bowl and mint sprig.

>> Morning Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

3 c of cooked chicken; sliced in chunky bite-size pcs
3/4 c of red grapes; seeded & halved
3/4 c of chopped celery
20 ounces of canned chunks of pineapples w/ juice; drained
1/8 tsp of salt
1/4 c of chopped pecans
11 ounces of canned oranges (Mandarin); drained
1/4 c of dressing (salad)
Leaves of lettuce

Instructions:

Toss lightly the chicken, grapes, celery, oranges, pineapples & 3 Tbsps of pecans. Mix gently salad-dressing & salt w/ chicken mix then chill.

Mound on leaves of lettuce then garnish w/ extra pecans.

>> Chicken-Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pineapple (large)
A cup of finely-chopped walnuts
A cup of raisins
2 medium cantaloupes
1 yogurt
1 apple (large)
1 c of freshly shredded coconut

Instructions:

Remove the seeds and rind of cantaloupe. Have pineapples peeled & cored. Have apples cored. Slice all fruits into bite-size chunks. Combine them all then add your walnuts.

Place in large bowl. Your scoop the yogurt carefully into serving-size individual bowl then pass your salad around. Stir yogurt w/ fruits well to have fruits evenly coated.

>> Cantaloupe Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

2 c of shredded raw cabbage
1 Tbsp of lemon-flavored juice plus 1 & 1/2 tsp
1/4 c of pineapple-flavored juice
1/4 tsp of salt
1/2 c of sourcream
1/2 c of raisins
1 Tbsp of sugar
1 medium unpeeled apple; diced

Instructions:

Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of extracted juice from lemon to avoid discoloring of apples. Toss apples, cabbage & raisins together.

Mix juices, sugar and salt. Add your sourcream and stir ’til smooth. Have this added into salad then chill.

>> Cabbage Fruit Salad With Sour Cream Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:

1 c of seedless grapes (red)
1 c of cubed cantaloupe
1 peeled orange; sliced & quartered
1/4 c of orange-flavored juice
1/2 c of halved strawberries
1 tsp of dried basil; chopped
1 c of seedless grapes (green)
1 c of fresh pineapple-chunks
1 cubed nectarine
1/2 c of peeled jicama; sliced into matchstick
1 basil-sprigs

Instructions:

Mix all of the ingredients in mixing bowl excluding the sprigs. Blend everything gently. Garnish w/ sprigs prior to serving.

>> Basil Jicama Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pc of orange (Navel, large); peeled then sectioned
1 pc of grapefruit (large); peeled then sectioned
1 pc of large onion (green, w/ top); chopped
4 pcs of lettuce leaves (large)
1 Tbsp of oil (vegetable oil)
1 Tbsp of vinegar (white)

Instructions:

Combine sectioned grapefruit and orange inside a bowl; add the onion and cover. place inside the refrigerator till chilled. Mix vinegar and oil then gently toss with mixture of fruits.

Divide fruits equally onto lettuce. Serve at once.

>> Orange Grapefruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

2 c peach (fresh); sliced
1 can of (16-oz, sliced); drain syrup
2 c blueberries (fresh)
2 c strawberry (fresh); sliced
2 c grapes (green & fresh)
2 Tbsps lemon juices
1/4 c sugar (powdered)
1 tsp lemon rind
1 pack cream cheese (8 oz); soften
1 c whipped cream
1/2 c chopped walnuts

Instructions:

Layer the fruits (according to order in the ingredients) using a glass container. Using a mixing bowl, combine cheese with lemon juices (and the rind) and stir well.

In yet another separate mixing bowl, fold in the cheese, juice & rind combination with the whipping cream and blend well. Cover the arranged fruits and top with the chopped walnuts. Chill then serve.

>> Layered Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 c of chopped apples
1 c of sliced bananas
8 ozs of unsweetened pineapple (chunks, canned); drained
1/2 c of raisins
1/3 c of mayonnaise (reduced calories)
1/2 c of chopped celery
1 Tbsp of juice (lemon)
16 pcs of lettuce leaves (optional)

Instructions:

Combine apples, bananas, pineapple, raisins, celery, mayonnaise, and lemon juice; gently toss, coating them evenly. Refrigerate for 1-2 hrs. Serve the salad on the lettuce.

>> Mixed Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 medium-sized peeled avocado
1 thinly-sliced small onion (red)
1 medium-sized grapefruit (pink)
4 Tbsps of poppy-seed sauce

Instructions:

Slice the avoacado evenly into eight wedges. You arrange grapefruit & avocado in equal potions on four salad bowl dishes. Top w/ 2 slices of onions. Dress salads w/ 1 Tbsp of sauce.

>> Avocado & Grapefruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

3 lbs of peaches (ripe but firm)
3 lbs of pears; peeled, halved, and cored
1-1/2 lbs of seedless grapes (green, slightly under ripe); stemmed and rinsed
10 ozs of cherries (Maraschino, jarred)
3 c of sugar (refined)
4 c of water

Instructions:

Place the grapes on an ascorbic-acid solution. Dip the peaches, by batches, inside (boiling) water at about a minute and a half to let the skins loosen then dip inside (cold) water then slip the skins off.

Cut them into half then remove the pits and cut to half inch cubes; place in the solution along with the grapes. Cut the pears into half inch cubes then place in the solution along with the peaches and grapes.

Combine water with sugar inside a medium saucepan; let it boil and set aside. Drain the fruits. Place half cup warm syrup onto a jar or more.

Add some cherries then fill with the mixed fruits. Add syrup and leave half inch of space above. Adjust the lids; process in “boiling water” canner.

>> Mixed canned Fruit Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:

2 Tbsps of juice (lime)
2 Tbsps of wine vinegar (red)
2 tsps of cumin (ground)
1 tsp of sugar (refined)
Salt
Pepper (white)
1/3 c of peanut oil
2 pcs of garlic cloves (small); chopped finely
1 Tbsp of ginger; grated
2 Tbsps of chopped grapefruit mint
1 lb of carrots; peeled
1/2 c of slivered apricots (dried)
4 pcs of lettuce leaves (Romaine, large)

Instructions:

(Dressing)

Combine vinegar, two tablespoons of juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and sugar inside a bowl; mix them well. Add the oil and whisk continuously; add garlic, mint, and ginger. Let it stand for 1-1/2 hr.

Shred the carrots inside the processor. Transfer on a bowl then add the apricots and dressing; toss them well. Spoon the salad into the chilled lettuce. Serve at once.

>> Apricot-Carrot Salad With Grapefruit Mint Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pc of banana (small); peeled, sliced
1/2 c of yogurt (vanilla)
1 Tbsp of juice (lemon)
2 Tbsps of honey (pure)
2 Tbsps of peanut butter (creamy)

Instructions:

Combine juice and banana in the blender and cover; blend till smooth then add peanut butter and honey. Blend till smooth and transfer on a bowl; add yogurt and stir them well.

Cover tightly and refrigerate till thoroughly chilled. Serve together with a fresh (fruit) salad.

>> Peanut Butter Fruit Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:

2 c of cabbage (raw); shredded
1/2 c of raisins
1 pc of apple (medium); diced
1 Tbsp of juice (lemon)
1/4 c of juice (pineapple)
1-1/2 tsps of juice (lemon)
1/4 tsp of salt
1/2 c of sour cream
1 Tbsps of sugar (refined)

Instructions:

Prepare the apple and cabbage. Use a tablespoon of (lemon) juice and wet the apple dices, to avoid discoloration. Combine raisins, apple, and cabbage; toss them well.

Combine salt, sugar, and juices; stir thoroughly then add the sour cream and stir thoroughly till smooth. Pour onto the salad then refrigerate till chilled.

>> Cabbage Fruit Salad With Sour-Cream Recipe