15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes

Ray KachatorianInstead of just chopping up whatever fruit you've got on hand and mixing it together, put a little more thought into your salad. We've got combinations you probably haven't thought of, from a curried fruit salad to a mix of pineapples and orange with sautéed shrimp.

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15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes

Mango, papaya, pineapple and lychee are flavored with lime zest and passion fruit pulp, and topped with lemon sorbet.

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15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes

Try this fruit-and-nut-studded couscous salad alongside grilled salmon or chicken for supper or on its own for a fresh lunchbox treat.

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15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes

Marcus Samuelsson caramelized pineapple in butter and mixes it with orange, mango and banana before dousing it in a cardomom-scented vinaigrette.

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15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes

There's peanut butter in the dressing of this fun fruit salad, making it completely kid friendly.

Get the recipe for Nuts-About-Fruit Salad

15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes

Everyone loves apples in macaroni salad, so take it a step further with a low-fat yogurt dressing instead of mayo.

Get the recipe for Fruit and Pasta Salad

15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes

Teriyaki-marinated sirloin is sliced up and tossed with shredded cabbage, greens and fresh fruit in this combination of sweet and savory.

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15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes

Cooked shrimp is marinated in pineapple juice and mint before being served up with chunks of pineapple and orange.

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15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes

A cantaloupe "bowl," full of colorful summer peaches, berries, and honeydew is ideal to serve for salad or dessert. It's low-cal, refreshing, loaded with vitamins, and colorful.

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15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes

For fans of Indian food, this fruit salad is drizzled with a curry-flavored yogurt sauce.

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15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes

The spicy jalapeno-sour cream dressing adds kick to this fruit and jicama salad.

Get the recipe for Avocado and Fruit Salad with Jalapeno Dressing

15 Different Takes on Fruit Salad Recipes