Fruit, nut, and vegetable salad – The ultimate crunchy nutrient bowl. A vibrant mix of juicy fruits, crisp veggies, and wholesome nuts, all tossed in a lively dressing that brings a cheerful burst of seasonal flavor.
It’s quick, nourishing, and delicious, much like a nutty, crunchy veg salad, and a perfect vibrant, colorful holiday salad!
A bright, vibrant mix of fruits, crisp vegetables, and wholesome nuts tossed in a, zesty dressing brings festive flavor to every holiday table!
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⭐Why you’ll love this holiday salad
- Gluten-free and dairy-free salad recipe.
- Customizable with your favorite fruits and nuts
- Sweet, savory, and crunchy all in one bowl.
- Ready in under 10minutes, ideal for busy holiday cooking schedules.
- It’s a crowd-pleasing side dish that fits beautifully on a holiday table, as it's light, refreshing, and easy to pair with rich mains.
If you’re looking for more holiday salad recipes, be sure to try this vibrant no‑mayo chickpea chicken salad - a bright and healthy chicken‑veggie bowl that’s perfect for the season!
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📋Ingredients
To make this fruit salad with nuts and vegetables, you need these items:
Fruits - Apple, orange, and pear.
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Nuts and dried fruits - Almonds, walnuts, and raisins.
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Vegetables - Cucumber, carrot, and cherry tomatoes. Dice the cucumber and the carrot, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half after thoroughly rinsing.
Seeds - Hemp seeds and pumpkin seeds add nutty richness and deliver a powerful nutrient boost, making the salad feel more wholesome, hearty, and festive.
Sweetener - Maple syrup, it's optional!
Just as in my maple syrup pineapple raita, a drizzle of maple syrup adds a gentle, natural sweetness to this holiday rainbow salad, bringing harmony to the fruits, veggies, and nuts!
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, orange juice, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper for dressing.
See the recipe card for quantities.
👩🍳How to prepare fruit, nut, and vegetable salad?
It is one of the easiest salads with fruit and nuts. Chop all fruits and vegetables into small, bite-sized pieces. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Combine all the chopped fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit in a bowl. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and maple syrup, then toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Chill for 10 minutes if you like, then enjoy this refreshing festive rainbow salad!
Craving heat? A little 2-ingredient chilli oil, or homemade Szechuan sauce, tastes amazing on this fruity, nutty vegetable salad.
👉Variations
- Add boiled sweet corn for extra crunch.
- Swap nuts with sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
- For a creamy twist, add 1–2 tablespoon yogurt or mayonnaise.
- Add green chillies if you like it spicier.
❄️Storage
Keep this vegetable salad with fruits and nuts in an airtight container in the fridge. Best consumed within 1 day for maximum freshness and crunch.
ℹ️FAQs
Yes, but to keep it fresh and crunchy, store the dressing separately and mix just before serving. The salad itself can stay in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Fruits like grapes, berries, or orange segments work well. Just make sure they’re firm enough to hold their shape in the salad
Yes, you can use frozen fruits, but be sure to thaw them and drain any excess liquid first. Fresh fruit is still the best choice, as it adds the brightest flavor and the most refreshing texture to the salad.
Serving Ideas
- Sides for curries such as matar mushroom masala and chicken masala.
- Perfect for pulaos and rice dishes such as Pakistani chicken biryani and pumpkin rice.
- Pair it with egg dishes like egg veggie bites, egg rolls, egg paratha, scrambled eggs with peas, and egg fry masala.
- Add to a nutritious quinoa cottage cheese bowl.
- It's great as a filling in wraps, cucumber salad boats, or lettuce cups, and makes a delicious topping for cottage cheese avocado toast.
📝Tips
- Cut fruits and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- A pinch of chaat masala, lime, or orange zest can elevate the taste.
- Add boiled chickpeas or paneer cubes to make it a light meal.
- Keep the salad juices; they add great flavor.
- Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
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🧾Recipe
Fruit Nut and Vegetable Salad
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Ingredients
- ½ Apple
- ½ Pear
- ½ Orange
- ¼ cup Almonds
- ¼ cup Wanuts
- 1 tablespoon Raisins
- ½ Cucumber
- ½ Carrot
- 7-8 Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon Pumpkin seeds
- 1-2 tablespoon Hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoon Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Chop all the fruits and vegetables into small, bite-sized pieces. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Combine all the chopped fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit in a bowl.
- Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice, orange juice, salt, pepper, maple syrup, and hemp seeds.
- Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Chill for 10-15 minutes if you like, then enjoy this refreshing gluten-free and diary-free rainbow salad!
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Notes
- Cut fruits and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- A pinch of chaat masala or lime/orange zest can elevate the taste.
- Add boiled chickpeas or paneer cubes to make it a light meal.
- Keep the salad juices; they add great flavor.
- Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
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