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fruit salad

[ ˈfruːt ˈsæləd ]

Noun

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food dish

A fruit salad is a dish consisting of various types of fruit, sometimes with added sweeteners like sugar or honey. It is typically served cold and can be a refreshing and healthy snack or dessert.

Synonyms

fruit cocktail, mixed fruit.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
fruit salad	This term is typically used to describe a dish made up of a mix of fresh, cut fruits. It's often served as a dessert or a light starter in a meal. It is the most generic and commonly used term for a mixture of fruits. For the picnic, I prepared a delicious fruit salad with strawberries, mangoes, and kiwis. She served a fruit salad as a refreshing end to our summer luncheon.
fruit cocktail	This refers to a mixture of fruits, often canned, preserved in syrup or juice. It's commonly used in more processed contexts, like ready-to-eat food items or in desserts. Can be perceived as less fresh or natural compared to 'fruit salad'. He opened a can of fruit cocktail to serve with ice cream. The recipe called for a cup of fruit cocktail, preferably the one in juice, not syrup.
mixed fruit	Generally used in contexts where fruits are combined but not necessarily as a dish. Can refer to dried fruits, ingredients in recipes, or a mix of fresh fruits similar to a fruit salad but more casual or less formal. The trail mix includes a blend of nuts and mixed fruit. For breakfast, she enjoys yogurt topped with mixed fruit.

Word

Description / Examples

fruit salad

This term is typically used to describe a dish made up of a mix of fresh, cut fruits. It's often served as a dessert or a light starter in a meal. It is the most generic and commonly used term for a mixture of fruits.

For the picnic, I prepared a delicious fruit salad with strawberries, mangoes, and kiwis.
She served a fruit salad as a refreshing end to our summer luncheon.

fruit cocktail

This refers to a mixture of fruits, often canned, preserved in syrup or juice. It's commonly used in more processed contexts, like ready-to-eat food items or in desserts. Can be perceived as less fresh or natural compared to 'fruit salad'.

He opened a can of fruit cocktail to serve with ice cream.
The recipe called for a cup of fruit cocktail, preferably the one in juice, not syrup.

mixed fruit

Generally used in contexts where fruits are combined but not necessarily as a dish. Can refer to dried fruits, ingredients in recipes, or a mix of fresh fruits similar to a fruit salad but more casual or less formal.

The trail mix includes a blend of nuts and mixed fruit.
For breakfast, she enjoys yogurt topped with mixed fruit.

Examples of usage

Would you like some fruit salad with your breakfast?
She made a delicious fruit salad with watermelon, strawberries, and kiwi.
The fruit salad at the party was a big hit with the guests.

Translations

Translations of the word "fruit salad" in other languages:

🇵🇹 salada de frutas

🇮🇳 फ्रूट सलाद

🇩🇪 Obstsalat

🇮🇩 salad buah

🇺🇦 фруктовий салат

🇵🇱 sałatka owocowa

🇯🇵 フルーツサラダ

🇫🇷 salade de fruits

🇪🇸 ensalada de frutas

🇹🇷 meyve salatası

🇰🇷 과일 샐러드

🇸🇦 سلطة فواكه

🇨🇿 ovocný salát

🇸🇰 ovocný šalát

🇨🇳 水果沙拉

🇸🇮 sadna solata

🇮🇸 ávaxtasalat

🇰🇿 жеміс салаты

🇬🇪 ხილის სალათი

🇦🇿 meyvə salatı

🇲🇽 ensalada de frutas

Etymology

The concept of fruit salad has been around for centuries, with variations in different cultures. It became popular in Western cuisine in the 19th century as a healthy and refreshing dish. The combination of different fruits in a salad format allows for creative and colorful presentations, making it a favorite choice for parties, picnics, and gatherings.