Are you hosting a family bbq party? If so, then I am sure you already know the types of meat you are planning to grill. But then again, you would not want to forget about the side dishes, right? And what better way to keep you and your guests refreshed under the summer heat than a fresh bowl of fruit salad? And if you are looking for different ways on how to prepare a variety of fruits, then here are 15 summer fruit salad ideas perfect for BBQ parties!
You might also want to check my collection of summer salad bowls and the best BBQ desserts for a cookout.
15. Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Fruit salsa made from apples, oranges, kiwis and strawberries and tortilla chips baked with cinnamon sugar for dipping. Colorful party appetizer or healthy dessert! Vegan.
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14. Rainbow Fruit Salad
Rubbermaid’s FreshWorks Produce Saver containers are a game changer. I’ve been testing them out for the past couple of weeks and have been blown away with the results. My fruit is staying fresher, much longer!
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13. Watermelon Berry Fruit Salad
Gather up your summer fruits and toss them together into this simple Watermelon Berry Fruit Salad!
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12. Watermelon and Pineapple Grilled Fruit Skewers
These Watermelon and Pineapple Grilled Fruit Skewers have just 4 ingredients and are dipped in a simple yogurt sauce. Throw them on the BBQ for a quick and healthy dessert this summer!
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11. Refreshing Watermelon Salad Recipe with Fresh from Florida
I’m so fortunate to live in Florida with an amazing year-round selection of fruits and vegetables. Most every kind of produce that I use in my daily cooking is available every month of the year and tastes wonderful each time. When I go grocery shopping at our local Publix store, I make it a habit to look for Fresh from Florida produce, which isn’t marked up due to a middleman, has the freshest taste, and supports local farmers.
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10. Watermelon and Feta Salad
This Watermelon and Feta Salad is just incredible. Perfect for outdoor eating and bursting with fabulous summer flavours it refreshes with every sweet yet sharp bite.
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9. Summer Fruit Salad With Ice Cream And Nuts
As the title of the recipe implies, this summer fruit salad with ice cream is a mix of various fruits and nuts served with ice cream. Fruit salad with ice cream is one of the dishes that is featured in the desserts section in the menu of many North Indian restaurants.
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8. Watermelon Salad
Red juicy watermelon with sweet blueberries and tangy feta drizzled in lime dressing. Watermelon Feta Cheese Salad is perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day and compliments just about any meal.
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7. Fruit Salad with Ginger Lime Mint Dressing Perfect for Your Next Picnic
This recipe for fruit salad with ginger lime mint dressing is great for any party. And, it can be used on seasonal fruit all year long.
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6. Strawberry Pineapple Salsa: Fresh Vegan Appetizer
This Strawberry Pineapple Salsa recipe is perfect for the warm summer months! This vegan recipe is bursting with fresh flavor and a perfect appetizer or side. Enjoy on its own with chips or on top of tacos, grilled chicken or nachos!
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5. Mango Avocado Salsa: Healthy and Fresh
This Mango Avocado Salsa will become your new simple go-to vegan dip this summer! This vegan salsa recipe pairs well with tacos or can be enjoyed on its own with tortilla chips!
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4. Coconut Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad {GF, Low Cal, Vegan, Paleo}
Coconut Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad! Made with fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, vanilla and coconut milk. This salad is a healthier spin on fruit salad. Paleo + Vegan options included. Low Calorie + Gluten Free.
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3. 4 Ingredients Fruit Salad With Mango Pulp
The 4 ingredients theme is so interesting and it is allowing me to use the ingredients from my pantry and to think out of the box. Lately the Indian restaurants in our region have been serving a fruit salad which has mango pulp in it. My boys love this dessert a lot as they are big fruit lovers and I wanted to recreate this at home.
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2. Bionico – Mexican Fruit Salad
Bionico is very simple with chopped up variety of seasonal fruit mixed with crema and topped with granola and shredded coconut. Sometimes honey and raisins are also used as a topping. I used honey to sweeten the fruits and used some cinnamon in the crema.
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1. Cottage Cheese Jello Salad
This creamy, dreamy Cottage Cheese Jello Salad is one of my favorite treats once the weather turns warm in the spring and summer. It’s perfect for potlucks, backyard barbecues, and family reunions!
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15 Summer Fruit Salads For BBQ Parties
Are you hosting a family bbq party? If so, then I am sure you already know the types of meat you are planning to grill. But then again, you would not want to forget about the side dishes, right? And what better way to keep you and your guests refreshed under the summer heat than a fresh bowl of fruit salad? And if you are looking for different ways on how to prepare a variety of fruits, then here are 15 summer fruit salad ideas perfect for BBQ parties!
Ingredients
- Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
- Rainbow Fruit Salad
- Watermelon Berry Fruit Salad
- Watermelon and Pineapple Grilled Fruit Skewers
Instructions
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- Click on the link below the photo to get the full recipes and instructions.
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