Pies and cakes get all the glory, but a big beautiful bowl of fruit salad is exactly what your Thanksgiving table needs after that feast. It's light, it's sweet, and it won't leave you feeling like you need a nap on the couch. I've rounded up 13 of my favorite Thanksgiving fruit salad recipes that bring all the bright, juicy goodness without any of the heaviness.

1. Jello Fruit Salad

This Jello fruit salad is sweet, fruity, and just plain fun for any autumn get together. Pineapple, cranberries, apples, and mandarin oranges all hang out together in one glorious dish. Raspberry jello brings the whole thing together and packs in even more of that fruity flavor you love.

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2. Cranberry Fruit Salad

It's time to say "bye bye" to plain old cranberry sauce from a can and "hello" to something way better! Is there anything more festive than a giant bowl of this cranberry fruit salad? Just look at those colors! This dish is packed with tons of fruit, including apples, oranges, and pineapples.

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3. Apple and Grape Fall Fruit Salad

Apple and grape fall fruit salad is simple and crazy good. This one is a favorite of mine, and I have a feeling you'll fall for it too. Crisp, crunchy apples and juicy, plump grapes are truly a heavenly duo. Toss them with a sweet and creamy dressing made from yogurt and cream cheese, and you've got dessert heaven right there.

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4. Heavenly Pink Salad

Heavenly pink salad is a fluffy, pretty pink dish that's perfect for holiday parties. Using cherry pie filling gives this salad a huge helping of flavor and bright juiciness. Marshmallows, mandarin oranges, and crushed pineapple make it even more special and delicious.

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5. Spiced Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

Fall flavors absolutely burst out of this spiced Thanksgiving fruit salad. It's jam packed with apples, grapes, and juicy orange segments, so every bite is seasonal and fresh. But here's the thing: you can't stop there! Toss in some crunchy pecans and chewy dried cranberries and suddenly this bowl is anything but ordinary.

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6. Refreshing Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

Seasonal fruit is such a lovely side dish to compliment your Thanksgiving feast, and this mix totally delivers. You've got crisp apples, tropical kiwi, sweet oranges, and flavorful pears all hanging out together. You really can't go wrong with a bowl this refreshing.

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7. Coconut Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Coconut ambrosia salad is a vegan nod to an old classic, and it's packed with light and juicy fruits. Fluffy marshmallows soften the whole thing and add extra sweetness. Pineapples, tangerines, and grapes are the stars here, but crunchy pecans and coconut flakes take it to a whole new level.

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8. Autumn Fruit Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

Craving something a little more creamy? This autumn fruit salad with Greek yogurt is calling your name. Apples, pears, and red grapes come together here, all the best fall harvest fruits in one bowl. Pecans and cranberries add that seasonal flair, and then everything gets tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.

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9. Pomegranate Apple Salad

Pomegranate apple salad gives you maximum flavor with minimal effort, which is exactly what I need around the holidays. Tart green apples and flavorful pomegranate seeds combine with sweet whipped cream to create a thick and rich dessert. It's the ideal holiday fruit salad that everybody will adore.

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10. Pomegranate Fruit Salad

Pomegranate fruit salad is such a fresh take on all your favorite fall fruits. This dish is loaded with pomegranate seeds, plus apples, strawberries, clementines, and pineapple. Star fruit makes a fun appearance too, and honestly, I just love the whimsy this fruit salad brings to the table.

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11. Fall Fruit Salad

One spoonful of this fall fruit salad and it'll become a regular on your table all season long. The combo of apples, blackberries, kiwis, oranges, and grapes is genuinely marvelous. Sprinkle in some pomegranate seeds for a little pop and crunch, then add a handful of pecans for that perfect crispy contrast.

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12. Creamy Fruit Salad

Here's another creamy fruit salad that's a fabulous addition to any celebration. You start with tons of fresh fruit, like grapes, strawberries, blueberries, pineapples, kiwis, and oranges. Then Greek yogurt and honey get mixed in for a sweet and tangy sauce that holds everything together and gives it that creamy finish.

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13. Ginger Honey Fall Fruit Salad

Ginger honey fall fruit salad is a refreshing dish you'll want to bring to every party. Pineapple, mandarin oranges, strawberries, kiwi, and mangoes come together for a fantastic, flavorful fruit fiesta. Some fruits are sweet, some are tropical, and others have a tart finish. It's a perfectly balanced salad that everyone can love.

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