Deliciously Unexpected Summer Fruit Salad Recipes

Summer has been underway for a while now, which means you've probably already eaten your fair share of fruit salad at backyard barbecues. You might even be starting to get tired of the same old combo of melon and pineapple. Don't abandon fruit salad for the rest of the summer—just step up your game with one of these creative fruit salad recipes.

Melon-and-Mozzarella Salad [MyRecipes]
Never thought of throwing cheese into your fruit salad? Then you're majorly missing out. The creamy, mild flavor of mozzarella cheese perfectly complements this sweet-savory salad, layered with peaches, watermelon, honeydew, strawberries, and grapes, all dressed in fresh basil and lemon-poppyseed dressing.

Spicy Fruit Salad [Minimalist Baker]
This inventive recipe brings the heat to your fruit salad with the addition of just a dash of chili powder—you can even toss in some optional tequila for an added kick. The sweetness of the mangos, kiwi, strawberries, and blueberries is enough to offset the spicy flavors and strike the perfect balance.

Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing [Two Peas and Their Pod]
This fruit salad provides more substance than your typical side thanks to the addition of protein-packed quinoa. You could almost eat it as the main dish. Just cook up the quinoa; toss it with blueberries, strawberries, and chopped mango; and then drizzle everything with homemade honey-lime dressing.