Best Fruit Nectar Salad Recipes

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FRUIT SALAD WITH APRICOT DRESSING



Fruit Salad with Apricot Dressing image

When I serve this lovely refreshing salad for picnics and holidays, the bowl empties fast. -Carol Lambert, El Dorado, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 26 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) apricot nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 large red apples, coarsely chopped
8 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks (about 5 cups)
1 quart fresh strawberries, quartered
2 cups green grapes

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, stir the sugar, cornstarch and apricot nectar until smooth. Microwave, uncovered, on high until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. Refrigerate. , In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BERRY NECTARINE SALAD



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I've been making this recipe for years. Whenever my family has a summer get-together, everyone requests it. The nectarines and berries look beautiful together, and the topping is the perfect accent. -Mindee Myers, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium nectarines, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss nectarines with sugar, lemon juice and ginger. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour, stirring once., Drain nectarines, reserving juices. Gradually beat reserved juices into cream cheese. Gently combine nectarines and berries; serve with cream cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NECTARINE FRUIT SALAD WITH LIME SPICE DRESSING



Nectarine Fruit Salad with Lime Spice Dressing image

This fruit salad with lime dressing is extra special. It's a crowd pleaser as a side dish or as a light and healthy way to end an outdoor meal with friends. Mix and match fruit with what's in season. -Paula Hudson, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 medium nectarines, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
2 cups seedless red grapes
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Place nectarines, grapes and mint in a large bowl. Drizzle with honey mixture; stir gently. Refrigerate, covered, 1-2 hours. For topping, mix mascarpone, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Serve fruit salad with topping, pistachios and additional mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THE BEST GLAZED FRUIT SALAD!



The BEST Glazed Fruit Salad! image

What a delightful fruit salad! The orange marmalade glaze is sweet but has a little bit of tang from the lemon. This was great at room temperature, but even better after it sat in the fridge for a few hours and the flavors blended together. We had some extra strawberries so we threw them in too. So yummy!

Provided by Megan Haskins

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can(s) pineapple, chunks, reserve all the juice
2-3 bananas
1 bunch red seedless grapes
1/2 pt blueberries
1 jar(s) small jar maraschino cherries, drained
any other fruit you would like to add
4 Tbsp sugar
4 tsp cornstarch
4 tsp orange marmalade or apricot preserves
2 tsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Drain pineapple, reserve all juice.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine all your fruit. I always squirt some lemon juice over my bananas before adding so they don't get brown and yucky looking. Set aside.
  • 3. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer till thickened. Remove from heat and add the marmalade or preserves and the lemon juice.
  • 4. Let cool for a couple of minutes, then pour the glaze over your fruit and toss gently to coat. Keep in the fridge. It won't last long!!

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