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.

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

If you are using pineapple in this fruit salad (and I highly recommend that you do!) and wish to avoid paying a million dollars to buy pre-cut fruit, learn How to Cut Pineapple yourself!

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

What fruits should not be mixed in fruit salad? ›

Avoid mixing your watermelons, muskmelons, cantaloupe and honeydews with other fruits. Try not to mix acidic fruits, such as grapefruits and strawberries, or sub-acidic foods such as apples, pomegranates and peaches, with sweet fruits, such as bananas and raisins for a better digestion.

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

Fruit co*cktail is made with various kinds of fruit served in a liquid of fruit juices or syrup. Canned fruit co*cktail contains diced fruit as opposed to canned fruit salad which has larger chunks.

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How do you keep fruit salad from getting soggy? ›

It's best to store fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These containers create the perfect level of moisture and humidity for cut fruit, helping the pieces stay fresher for longer. We also love using these reusable silicone bags to create individual portions that are easy to grab and go for lunch.

What is a creamy fruit salad made of? ›

Beat cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in whipped topping on high speed until incorporated. Fold in pineapple, fruit co*cktail, bananas, apple, coconut, pecans, raisins, and cherries. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Which fruit combination should be avoided? ›

Avoid mixing acidic fruits with sweet fruits

Acidic and sub-acidic fruits such as grapefruits, strawberries, apples, pomegranates, and peaches, should never be combined with sweet fruits such as bananas and raisins. This is because it often leads to digestive problems, nausea, acidosis, and headaches.

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What fruit should you not put together? ›

Do you remember the old saying "one bad apple spoils the bunch?" It turns out it's true that apples help other fruits ripen more quickly and this is the reason they shouldn't be stored together. Kiwis, mangoes, bananas and other ethylene-producing fruit can result in early spoilage and lead to food waste.

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What is a fancy name for a fruit salad? ›

A fruit salad is sometimes known as a fruit co*cktail (often connoting a canned product), or fruit cup (when served in a small container). There are many types of fruit salad, ranging from the basic (no nuts, marshmallows, or dressing) to the moderately sweet (Waldorf salad) to the sweet (ambrosia salad).

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Does lemon juice keep fruit salad fresh? ›

To prevent the effects of oxidation, fruit needs citric acid, and lemons are full of it. As a natural antioxidant, lemon juice can help prolong the life of fruit salad (as well as its visual appeal) by inactivating the enzyme polyphenol oxidase, which is responsible for the browning.

Should fruit salad be served cold or room temperature? ›

While you can serve the Fruit Salad immediately, my preference is to chill it for several hours (or even overnight) so the sugar syrup has time to both soften and flavor the fruits.

What is fruit salad dressing made of? ›

This easy Fruit Salad Dressing recipe is a delicious way to elevate your next bowl of fruit or summer salad. It's a simple blend of orange juice, lemon zest, and honey, and it really makes the flavors of fresh fruit pop.

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Why do people put sugar on fruit salad? ›

Sugar is hygroscopic, which means it attaches itself to water molecules, when you add sugar to your fruit salad, sugar will extract the juice from the fruit. This helps soften the fruit and makes it easier on the palate. The salad is juicy.

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What does a fruit salad contain? ›

The best fruit for fruit salad:

For our fruit salad, we chose a combo of strawberries, blueberries, kiwis, raspberries, oranges, grapes, mangos, and apples. But, you can customize this completely based on your preferences: blackberries, cherries, pineapple, and banana would all be delicious.

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Which fruits should not be used in a molded salad and why? ›

Don't use fresh or frozen pineapple, figs, kiwi, guava, or papaya in your molded salads. They contain an enzyme that will dissolve the gelatin protein molecules and your salad will never set.

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

What fruits should not be mixed in fruit salad? ›

Why do people put sugar on fruit salad? ›

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