15 Loaded Fruit Salads That Deserve a Starring Role on Your 4th of July Menu

With the 4th of July right around the corner and school break in full swing, it's prime time for summer sides. You might have your go-to potato salad or coleslaw, but have you locked in a fruit salad recipe that you love?

Fruit salads are always a hit at any outdoor celebration because they're colorful, refreshing and pair well with burgers, hot dogs or anything else that's coming off the grill. We've got more than a dozen delicious recipes to choose from, which will easily take you all the way through summer—and beyond!

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Best Fruit Salads for the 4th of July

Red, white and blue foods are a classic for the 4th, and fruit salads lend themselves to that patriotic theme. It's prime time for blueberries and blackberries, as well as raspberries, strawberries, and cherries. Add some banana slices and you're in business! If you're looking for something a little more special, cheesecake salads are incredibly popular in the summertime, and a Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad is a favorite for Independence Day.

But of course not everything on your table needs to be red, white and blue to show your 4th of July spirit. There's also a Tropical Salad on the list that tastes like summertime at the beach—even if you're 100 percent land-locked. Looking to impress? Try the Super Simple Cantaloupe Fruit Bowl, which is served in a hollowed-out melon half.

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Easy Fruit Salad Recipes

This stunning watermelon and berry salad will instantly elevate your 4th of July party. The recipe from celeb chef Gregory Gourdet features a dressing that's tangy, savory and a little bit spicy.

A dressing made with chamomile tea and honey makes this fruit salad something special.

Grilling watermelon makes it extra juicy and adds a subtle smoky flavor that's delicious paired with the tangy feta and sweet-tart balsamic glaze.

The chili lime dressing gives this mango and berry salad a nice kick.

It doesn't get much easier than this delicious, simple fruit salad. The dressing is light and flavorful without overpowering the sweet fruit.

This stunning salad is giving us total beach vibes. Serve it in a tall glass dish to really show off this beauty.

This simple recipe comes together with just five ingredients. The rich and creamy cheesecake filling is folded with your favorite berries to create a salad that veers into dessert territory in the best way.

This fresh, crisp spinach salad gets a hit of fruity freshness from berries and a buttery richness from sliced avocado. It's tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette and topped with crunchy nuts and creamy cheese. It makes a great summer side, but you should also keep it in mind for an easy weekday lunch.

With only six ingredients, this rich, creamy cheesecake-flavored salad is cool and refreshing on a hot day.

Taste the rainbow in this pretty salad. The orange honey dressing gets a nice freshness from mint, which makes this salad sing.

What's more American than red, white and blue foods—and cheesecake? They come together in this patriotic-colored dish that's perfect for the 4th.

An easy raspberry dressing takes this pretty mixed berry salad to the next level.

Fruit and nuts and a creamy cheesecake-inspired dressing come together in this crowd-pleasing salad.

Serving this salad in a hollowed-out melon half saves a dish and looks really pretty, too.

In this over-the-top treat, sweet-tart Granny Smith apples are folded with a rich, creamy cheesecake-inspired mixture, then topped with caramel sauce and sliced Snickers bars.

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