Fruit salad

Fruit salad is a dish consisting of various kinds of fruit, sometimes served in a liquid, either in their own juices or a syrup. When served as an appetizer or as a dessert, a fruit salad is also known as a fruit cocktail or fruit cup. In different forms, fruit salad can be served as an appetizer, a side-salad, or a dessert.

Ingredients

The essential ingredients in a fruit salad are fresh, canned, or dried fruit cut into slices. Some fruit salads also include grapes, banana, apple, orange, pineapple, and many other fruits. The fruit can be mixed with juice, yogurt, or even mayonnaise. Some fruit salads also include nuts or granola.

Variations

There are many variations of fruit salad, ranging from the basic (fruit only), to the moderately complex (fruit and whipped cream), to the highly complex (fruit, whipped cream, marshmallows, and more). Some popular variations include Ambrosia salad, Waldorf salad, and Macedonia.

Health Benefits

Fruit salads are a great source of vitamins and minerals, and they are also low in calories. They can be a good choice for those trying to maintain a healthy diet.

See Also

• List of salads
• Fruit cocktail
• Dessert salad

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• Del Monte Fruit Cocktail, 1948
  Del Monte Fruit Cocktail, 1948