{"id":31349,"date":"2016-06-25T09:15:14","date_gmt":"2016-06-25T13:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=31349"},"modified":"2016-08-05T13:22:06","modified_gmt":"2016-08-05T17:22:06","slug":"fruit-salad-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/fruit-salad-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Refreshing Fruit Salad Recipes for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"9<\/p>\n

Ditch the disappointing supermarket fruit salads. It\u2019s easier than you think to make a simple mix that goes beyond basic berries. And we\u2019ve got just the recipes to transform your summer bounty into vibrant medleys. A natural source of antioxidants, fruit can do double duty: It\u2019s a sweet alternative to dessert and<\/i> can make a satisfying snack<\/a>. From feta-filled party bowls to colorful dishes fortified with quinoa, these nine fruit salad recipes run the gamut from savory to sweet to spicy. Summer is just getting started, so there\u2019s never been a better time to get the (melon) ball rolling!<\/p>\n

9 Easy Fruit Salad Recipes<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Feta<\/p>\n

1. Feta Fruit Salad
\n<\/a><\/b>With its Instagram<\/a>-worthy watermelon rind bowl, this recipe is perfect for entertaining a crowd. Use a melon baller to scoop out the flesh, then mix berries and watermelon with tangy feta cheese and sprinkle with lemon juice. Save in the fridge for up to six hours. Photo and Recipe: Tieghan \/ <\/i>Half Baked Harvest<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Cucumber<\/p>\n

2. Cucumber Melon Spa Salad
\n<\/a><\/b>Beat the heat with this hydrating salad that has notes of citrus and mint. Use a spiralizer to make cucumber \u201cnoodles<\/a>,\u201d and then top with vibrant melon balls. If you don\u2019t have the fancy kitchen tool on hand, use a peeler or cut your cuke into thin matchsticks. Photo and Recipe: Toni \/ <\/i>Boulder Locavore<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/b> Arugula Salad With Avocado and Tomato Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Quinoa<\/p>\n

3. Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
\n<\/a><\/b>Rev up your protein intake<\/a> with this antioxidant-packed side dish. Red quinoa provides a pop of color while also delivering seven grams of fiber per half-cup. In a minty mood? Rip up some fresh mint leaves and add them to the dressing before serving. Photo and Recipe: Maria and Josh \/ <\/i>Two Peas and Their Pod<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Antioxidant<\/p>\n

4. Antioxidant Fruit Salad with Bee Pollen
\n<\/a><\/b>Who needs 100-calorie snack packs when you can eat a whole cup of this refreshing fruit salad for the same number of calories? Drizzle vanilla-infused honey, a natural energy booster and potential allergy remedy, atop a mix of plums, nectarines, blueberries and more.\u00a0 Photo and Recipe: Renee Blair \/\u00a0<\/i>Life by DailyBurn<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Watermleon<\/i><\/p>\n

5. Watermelon Fruit Salad
\n<\/a><\/b>Watermelon is more than 90 percent water, so it\u2019s an excellent food to eat to stay hydrated<\/a>. Sweet cherries and heart-healthy blueberries sweeten the deal. If you\u2019ve got leftovers (we doubt it!), the salad will keep fresh in the fridge for four to five days. Photo and Recipe: Jen \/ <\/i>Yummy Healthy Easy<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Asparagus<\/p>\n

6. Asparagus and Mango Quinoa Salad
\n<\/a><\/b>Let asparagus spears be your nutritional secret weapon! Delivering folate and B-12<\/a>, the green veggie has been linked to slower cognitive decline. This salad\u2019s also got fiber-rich edamame and mango. To prevent a mushy mess, be sure to let the quinoa cool before adding the mango. Photo and Recipe: Jennifer \/ <\/i>Carolina Girl Cooks<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Grape<\/p>\n

7. Grape Salsa
\n<\/a><\/b>Goodness, grape-cious! If you think hot sauce doesn\u2019t pair well with grapes, think again. This addictive salsa delivers a spicy punch that\u2019s balanced with hints of lime and cilantro. Just don\u2019t forget some guilt-free chips<\/a> and you\u2019ll take your snacking to the next level. Photo and Recipe: Ashley \/ <\/i>Cookie Monster Cooking<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/b> 9 Delicious Watermelon Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Eggplant<\/p>\n

8. Eggplant Mango Salad
\n<\/a><\/b>Vegan and fiery-flavored, this inventive salad is both sweet and savory. Protein from roasted chickpeas keeps you satisfied, while fresh mango cubes indulge sweet cravings. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is great for last-minute guests. Photo and Recipe: Annabelle \/ <\/i>The Flexitarian<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Cantaloupe-Salad\"<\/p>\n

9. Berry Cantaloupe Salad
\n<\/a><\/b>Taste the rainbow with this colorful side dish. A mix of cantaloupe, blueberries and strawberries doused in lime juice is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. If you don\u2019t have lime on hand, simply substitute with lemon juice. Photo and Recipe: Chungah \/ <\/i>Damn Delicious<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Originally posted August, 2014. Updated June 2016.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Take advantage of summer’s jewels: berries, melons, grapes, mango, cherries, the list goes on. Whip up one of these easy fruit salad recipes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[428,26,27,9,427],"tags":[39,52,85,87,347,397],"class_list":["post-31349","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dessert","category-gluten-free","category-healthy","category-recipes","category-snacks","tag-dessert","tag-fruit","tag-salad","tag-snacks","tag-tax1family","tag-tax2childhood-nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31349","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31349"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31349\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31349"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31349"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}