Best Frozen Party Salad Recipes

FRUIT SALAD FOR A CROWD

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Fresh fruit tossed in a bright citrus dressing with just a hint of cinnamon is a great, easy-to-make dish when you're feeding a crowd. It's always one of the first dishes to go on my buffet table. Whether you're hosting a holiday party, family reunion, block party, or tailgating, this fruit salad will be a fan favorite!

Provided by Donya Mullins

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups red seedless grapes
3 cups green seedless grapes
2 cups cubed pineapple
2 cups cubed cantaloupe
3 cups quartered strawberries - washed with caps removed
2 pints blueberries
1 and 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

Wash grapes and blueberries. Set aside to drain.
Place all fruit in a large tin foil baking pan and set aside.
In a medium size bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey and cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Pour dressing over fruit and gently toss with large spoon. Cover fruit with plastic wrap and place in fridge or cooler until ready to serve.

SLUSHY FRUIT SALAD

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A fresh fruit salad can take some time to prepare and needs last-minute assembly. That's why I often rely on this make-ahead frozen fruit dish when entertaining a crowd. -Judy McHone, Springfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 5m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
4 large firm bananas, sliced
1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained and chopped
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, undrained

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and freeze until firm, 8 hours. Remove from the freezer 45 minutes before serving. Place into chilled bowls; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.