Why Make This Recipe
Fruit Salads To Go are colorful, tasty, and perfect for any occasion. They’re light and refreshing, making them a great choice for a snack, side dish, or even dessert. These salads combine various fruits and flavors, making them enjoyable for everyone. Plus, they are simple to prepare and can be packed for picnics or lunch on the go.
How to Make Fruit Salads To Go
Ingredients:
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 pounds green grapes
- 2 pounds red grapes
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons pecans
- 3.4 ounces vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 6 Granny Smith apples, chopped
- 6 Snickers candy bars, chopped
- Caramel sauce
- 1 cup Gala apples, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 20 ounces pineapple with juice
- 2 cups red apples, chopped
- 2 cups green apples, chopped
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups peanuts
Directions:
- Watermelon Salad: In a large bowl, add the watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, and mint leaves. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lime juice. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and chill before serving.
- Grape Salad: Wash and dry the grapes. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold the grapes into the creamy mix. Top with brown sugar and pecans. Chill before serving.
- Snickers Salad: Toss chopped apples with a little lemon juice. In another bowl, whisk the pudding mix with milk until thick. Fold in the Cool Whip. Add the apples and chopped Snickers, then drizzle with caramel before serving.
- Waldorf Salad: Mix the chopped apples with lemon juice. Add celery, grapes, and walnuts. In a bowl, stir together the whipping cream, mayonnaise, and sugar. Fold the dressing into the fruit mixture and chill before serving.
- Taffy Apple Salad: Mix pineapple with pudding mix until well combined. Fold in the Cool Whip. Then add chopped apples, mini marshmallows, and peanuts. Stir gently and chill before serving.
How to Serve Fruit Salads To Go
Serve these fruit salads in clear containers or bowls to show off their vibrant colors. They can be enjoyed as individual servings for a picnic or family gathering. You can also garnish each salad with a sprig of mint for a touch of elegance.
How to Store Fruit Salads To Go
To keep the fruit salads fresh, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best consumed within a few days. For the grapes and watermelon salad, the texture may change slightly, but they should still taste delicious.
Tips to Make Fruit Salads To Go
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor.
- Chill your salads before serving to enhance their refreshing taste.
- Feel free to adjust the ingredients based on what fruits you have on hand or what is in season.
- Make sure to rinse grapes and any other fruits thoroughly before using.
Variation
You can customize these salads by adding other fruits like berries, bananas, or citrus. If you want a crunchier texture, consider adding nuts or seeds. For a sweeter option, try adding honey or yogurt as a dressing.
FAQs
Can I make these salads ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare these salads a day in advance. Just keep them refrigerated in airtight containers.
What can I substitute for Cool Whip?
You can use whipped cream or a non-dairy whipped topping as an alternative.
Are these salads healthy?
Yes, they are packed with fruits and have good nutrients. However, be mindful of the added sugars in dressings and candy.
Fruit Salads To Go
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, add the watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, and mint leaves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lime juice.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and chill before serving.
- Wash and dry the grapes.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the grapes into the creamy mix.
- Top with brown sugar and pecans.
- Chill before serving.
- Toss chopped apples with a little lemon juice.
- In another bowl, whisk the pudding mix with milk until thick.
- Fold in the Cool Whip.
- Add the apples and chopped Snickers.
- Drizzle with caramel before serving.
- Mix the chopped apples with lemon juice.
- Add celery, grapes, and walnuts.
- In a bowl, stir together the whipping cream, mayonnaise, and sugar.
- Fold the dressing into the fruit mixture and chill before serving.
- Mix pineapple with pudding mix until well combined.
- Fold in the Cool Whip.
- Then add chopped apples, mini marshmallows, and peanuts.
- Stir gently and chill before serving.