Fresh Fruit Salad With Citrus Dressing

Looking for the perfect fresh fruit salad? This is one of the best fruit salad recipes that would be great for a quick dessert or snack.

What is better than a classic fruit salad? I have been eating fruit salad since forever but this is the first time I’ve really loved making one! Not sure what is better than cut fruit with a little bit of cool whip on a hot summer day. For me, it’s the dressing that sends this fruit salad over the top!

When you think about it, there are so many ways to make fruit salad, you can make a tropical fruit salad, a honey lime fruit salad, or even a pina colada fruit salad. Celebrate the bounty of summer with our colorful, Healthy Summer Fruit Salad.

Ingredients

• 1/2 to 1 cup sugar
• Zest and juice of 1 orange 1 tsp vanilla, optional
• Fruit:
• Fruit Salad
• 2 pints strawberries, hulled, halved and sliced. 2 cups green grapes, halved
• 2 cups red grapes, halved
• 1 cup blueberry, optional
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

• Place the sugar, water, orange zest, juice and vanilla in a small pan and stir to dissolve the sugar. 
• If it’s a big Orange reduce the amount of water being added to 1/2 cup. 
• Bring to a boil.
• Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes to thicken.
• Set aside to cool.
• Prepare all the fruit in a large bowl, pour the cooled syrup over the top and toss together. Garnish with mint leaves and chill until ready to serve. 

FAQs:

1. Can I use frozen fruits? While fresh fruits are the best for this recipe, you can use frozen fruits if fresh ones are unavailable. Make sure to thaw and drain them thoroughly to prevent a soggy salad.

2. Can I add any other ingredients? Absolutely! Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite fruits, or add some nuts, seeds, or cheese for extra texture and flavor.

3. Can I prepare it in advance? You can prep the fruits and dressing in advance, but it’s best to mix them together just before serving to keep the fruits fresh and crisp.

Tips and Tricks:

• Cut the fruits into uniform sizes for a nice presentation and easy eating. To keep the fruits from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice. Serve the fruit salad chilled for the most refreshing taste.

Where to Serve:

This Healthy Summer Fruit Salad is versatile enough for any occasion – from backyard BBQs and picnic lunches to brunch parties and dinner desserts. It’s also a perfect snack to cool down on a hot summer day or a light dessert to finish off a heavy meal.

Storage:

Store the fruit salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep in mind that some fruits might soften and release juices over time.

Grab a large cutting board and those summer fruits, plus a large glass bowl (because seeing the beautiful fruits in a clear glass bowl makes it so pretty!).

Tips To Keep Fruit Salad Fresh

Fruit Salad Turns Soggy: This might happen if the fruits are overripe or if the salad sits for too long. Use fresh, ripe fruits and mix the salad just before serving.

Dressing is Too Tart or Sweet: Adjust the citrus and honey in the dressing according to the sweetness of the fruits and your personal preference.

Browning of Fruits: Certain fruits like apples and pears brown quickly when cut. To avoid this, toss them in a bit of lemon juice.

If you are looking for the perfect way to celebrate, grab your ingredient checklist and make this amazing recipe! Our Healthy Summer Fruit Salad recipe is a celebration of summer’s freshest produce.

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