Best Festive Fruit Salad Recipes

FESTIVE CRANBERRY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, water and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add cranberry mixture; stir gently. Refrigerate until serving.

FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and core pineapple; cut into cubes. Place in a 3- or 4-qt. glass serving bowl. Stir in remaining fruit., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and lemon juice and mix well. Fold in whipped topping. , Spread over fruit. Garnish with additional berries if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD WITH YOGURT-ORANGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Core, rinse, and thoroughly dry lettuce. Using a stainless steel knife, cut into bite-sized chunks.
• Arrange apple slices, grapes, and melon pieces on the lettuce or toss together. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.
• Stir together Greek yogurt and orange juice concentrate and pour over the fruit salad.

EASY FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and flour; stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate. , In a large serving bowl, combine the oranges, pears, kiwi, apples, pecans and reserved pineapple. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

FESTIVE WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine grapefruits, oranges, kiwifruits, apples, and pineapple in a large bowl. Mix in pomegranate seeds. Zest and juice lime over the salad. Sprinkle mint on top; mix once more. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple and reserve the juice and set the pineapple aside.
• Pour the pineapple juice into a small saucepan, add sugar and flour; then bring to a boil.
• Quickly stir in the lightly beaten egg and cook until thickened.
• Remove dressing from heat and let cool - then refrigerate till using.
• In a large bowl, combine all the fruit and the nuts.
• Pour the dressing over the fruit and blend well.
• Cover and chill for one hour so flavors blend.

FESTIVE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND FRUIT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Toss bread cubes with 1/4 cup dressing; spread in single layer on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6 to 10 min. or until golden brown; cool.
• Toss greens with chicken, pineapple, apples and remaining dressing in large bowl. Add bread cubes; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Serve immediately.

FESTIVE CHICKEN AND FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• For Dressing: Combine all ingredients and blend. For Salad: Steam chicken for 1 hour or until tender, being careful not to let it boil. Cool. Remove skin. Bone and cut into large bite-sized pieces. Place in a medium-size mixing bowl and add celery, grapes, and orange sections. Chill. Pour Dressing over chicken and fruit; toss to coat. Cover. Chill for several hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve on lettuce cups. Sprinkle with almonds. Can be garnished with extra grapes and orange sections. Fun Fact: Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776 became the defining event in Thomas Jefferson's life. The Continental Congress appointed him the task of producing a draft document for its consideration. Jefferson wrote a stunning statement of the colonists' right to rebel against the British government and establish their own government based on the premise that all men are created equal and have the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain cherries, peaches, pears and pineapple throughly and combine in large bowl.
• Blend together remaining ingredients; fold into fruit. Chill overnight.

FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine apples, plums, celery, cranberries and almonds. Stir in yogurt. Chill for at least one hour. From "Country Quick & Easy." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.