50 creative (and surprisingly varied) fruit salad recipes

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According to the CDC, only 12% of American adults get enough servings of fruits each day. At first pass, this may seem like a trivial thing to worry about, but people who don't meet the suggested serving size (which is 1.5 cups for women and 2 cups for men) have an increased risk of illnesses like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. 

Getting your fruit in doesn't have to be as boring as chomping on another apple or struggling to peel another orange, however. Fruit salads are an excellent (and easily portable!) way to consume all 1.5-2 cups. To that end, Stacker compiled a list of Fruit salad recipes from Allrecipes. From basic to deluxe, these salads will add a sweet note to any day.

Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

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Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Juicy Fruit Salad

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Juicy Fruit Salad

- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Fabulous Fruit Salad

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Fabulous Fruit Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Pistachio Fluff Fruit Salad

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Pistachio Fluff Fruit Salad

- Prep: 5 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Mango Cashew Salad

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Mango Cashew Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Very Easy Fruit Salad

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Very Easy Fruit Salad

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Peach and Berry Salad

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Peach and Berry Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Strawberry-Melon Summer Salad

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Strawberry-Melon Summer Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Mango Berry Fruit Salad

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Mango Berry Fruit Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Summer Fruit Salad with a Lemon, Honey, and Mint Dressing

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Summer Fruit Salad with a Lemon, Honey, and Mint Dressing

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Rainbow Fruit Salad

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Rainbow Fruit Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Mojito Fruit Salad

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Mojito Fruit Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Chef John's Waldorf Salad

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Chef John's Waldorf Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls)

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Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls)

- Prep: 30 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 fruit bowls
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Tomato Watermelon Salad

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Tomato Watermelon Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Strawberry Spinach Salad I

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Strawberry Spinach Salad I

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Apple Coleslaw

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Easy Apple Coleslaw

- Prep: 25 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Frog Eye Salad

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Frog Eye Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 13 hrs 20 mins
- Total: 13 hrs 65 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Spinach and Strawberry Salad

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Spinach and Strawberry Salad

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Autumn Waldorf Salad

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Autumn Waldorf Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls)

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Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls)

- Prep: 30 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 fruit bowls
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Cream Cheese Fruit Salad

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Cream Cheese Fruit Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Apple Snicker Salad

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Apple Snicker Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Caramel Apple Salad

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Easy Caramel Apple Salad

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Sarah's Ambrosia Fruit Salad

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Sarah's Ambrosia Fruit Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

5 Cup Salad

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5 Cup Salad

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 hrs
- Total: 5 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad

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Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad

- Prep: 30 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

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Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

- Prep: 25 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

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Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Kid-Friendly Fruit Salad

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Kid-Friendly Fruit Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette

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Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Rosa Marina Fruit Salad

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Rosa Marina Fruit Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 8 hrs 60 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Cranberry Salad II

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Cranberry Salad II

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 50 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 7
- Yield: 6 - 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Cucumber and Apple Salad

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Cucumber and Apple Salad

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here

Refreshing Watermelon Salad

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Refreshing Watermelon Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 15
- Yield: 15 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Refreshing Cucumber Watermelon Salad

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Refreshing Cucumber Watermelon Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Healthier Cranberry Salad

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Healthier Cranberry Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 9
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Berry Fruit Salad

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Berry Fruit Salad

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Jenny's Sweet Waldorf Salad

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Jenny's Sweet Waldorf Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Herb Watermelon Feta Salad

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Herb Watermelon Feta Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Sunday Best Fruit Salad

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Sunday Best Fruit Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 25 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Nanny's Grape Salad

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Nanny's Grape Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Red, White, and Blueberry Fruit Salad

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Red, White, and Blueberry Fruit Salad

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Mandarin Orange Watergate Salad

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Mandarin Orange Watergate Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Green Apple Salad With Blueberries, Feta, And Walnuts

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Green Apple Salad With Blueberries, Feta, And Walnuts

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Chef John's Waldorf Salad

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Chef John's Waldorf Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad

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Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Waldorf Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette

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Waldorf Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here