Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

Thanksgiving Fruit Salad is a festive American side dish or dessert traditionally served during Thanksgiving celebrations. It typically combines a variety of fresh and canned fruits, often dressed in a sweet, creamy, or gelatin-based sauce. The dish is a staple of holiday potlucks and family gatherings across the United States.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners. It provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, with a typical serving ranging from 150 to 250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	42 g
Sodium	25 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg
Folate	35 mcg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Vitamin K	8 mcg
Copper	0.15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a sweet, refreshing counterpoint to the rich, savory main courses of a Thanksgiving meal. Nutritionally, it's a way to incorporate a variety of fruits into a holiday feast, though the added sugars can make it more of a dessert than a health food.