Get ready to mix, toss, and learn How to Make Fruit Salad! Packed with juicy fruits, this fresh, vibrant side dish is a spring and summer staple and can be prepped in under 15 minutes.
I know this post seems crazy, right? Cut fruit, toss fruit, and boom, you’ve got fruit salad. That’s how I made this salad. That’s probably how most people make it. But if you want to know the secrets to making a really good fruit salad, read on! Yes, you need fresh fruit, but also make sure to have a large cutting board, a sharp paring knife, a large bowl, and a mixing spoon. Once you have those items, it’s time to pick out the fruit.
Spring and summer bring with them fresh fruit and warmer days. Fruit Salad is a perfect go-to breakfast or a juicy side dish. For a couple more fruity breakfast suggestions check out these other vibrant dishes: Rainbow Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits and Healthier Breakfast Fruit Pizza.
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Reasons to Love this Fruit Salad
- This easy Fruit Salad recipe is highly customizable; you can use your favorite fruits or what’s in season.
- This dessert is incredibly easy to make; no cooking skills required, just chopping and mixing.
- This fresh fruit salad offers a healthy, refreshing option rich in vitamins and nutrients.
Recipe Ingredients
- Strawberries: Juicy and sweet with a slightly tart edge, strawberries add a vibrant, refreshing taste.
- Kiwis: Tart and tangy, kiwis introduce a unique, slightly acidic flavor and a soft, seedy texture.
- Raspberries: Delicate and mildly sweet with a hint of tartness, raspberries contribute a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
- Garnish Options: Enhance your salad with fresh herbs or spices. Fresh mint, basil, and poppy seeds work well for most types, while a dash of chili powder adds a kick to tropical salads.
- Stone Fruit and Berry Variation: Enhance your salad with stone fruits such as Maraschino cherries, nectarines, peaches, apricots, and plums. Consider adding melons like honeydew, cantaloupe, or watermelon. For berries, you can include raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries, adding raspberries just before serving due to their delicacy.
- Dressing Choices: You can add a variety of delightful dressings like Honey Citrus for a zesty sweetness. Drizzle maple syrup for a touch of natural sweetness. Add a dollop of Whipped Cream for a sumptuous, airy indulgence. For an invigorating zing, add honey lime dressing.
How to Make Fruit Salad
Step 1: Toss the fruit in a large bowl with the juice and zest.
Step 2: Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Expert Tips
How to pick the best fruit:
- Make sure it won’t brown (I do not recommend bananas or apples unless eating with 30 minutes max)
- Make sure it won’t get smushed (NO over ripe raspberries)
- Make sure it’s in season and/or ripe
Cut the fruit so they’re all relatively the same size. Of course blueberries are smaller but everything else should be similar size.
Add a Citrus Dressing: I like to use orange juice but you can also use lemon juice or lime juice to coat your fruit salad to help enhance the flavors.
FAQs
Yes. Freezing is possible, but not ideal. For better results, freeze in simple syrup and consume while partially frozen to avoid mushiness.
It depends on the fruits used. Oranges and grapes last longer, while bananas and apples brown quickly. For best results, make it a day ahead with longer-lasting fruits.
It’s versatile and great for BBQs. Pair it with homemade sloppy joes, instant pot BBQ chicken, or homemade brioche hamburger buns.
Other fruits that you can add to this salad recipe include mandarin oranges for a sweet, tangy flavor, pears for a soft, mild taste, pineapple for a tropical zing, and mango for its rich, sweet juiciness.
Storage Info
To STORE your leftover fruit salad, place it in an airtight container in the fridge, where it will stay fresh for up to 3 days. Unfortunately, freezing is not recommended as it significantly alters the texture of the fruits.
If you find your salad has released excess juice after storage, simply drain it or toss the fruits gently before serving to redistribute the flavors.
How to Make Fruit Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cup strawberries - halved
- 2 cup red grapes
- 2 oranges - (I used minneolas) sliced into rounds and cut into quarters
- 3 kiwis - sliced into rounds and cut into quarters
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 3 tbsp citrus juice - I used orange
- 1 tsp citrus zest - I used orange
Instructions
- Toss the fruit in a large bowl with the juice and zest.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
We make this on a weekly basis and eat it throughout the week. It’s a staple in our home.
Beautiful, wholesome, delicious!
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This is a good article for this time because not everyone is aware of fresh groceries which is important for our healthy life. And how can we bring this fresh produce into our homes? Thanks for this informative article. agrofare
You’re welcome! Fresh produce is such an important part of our diets, I think! 🙂