Description
The Very Best Fruit Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines an array of sweet and tart fruits, creating a delightful medley perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make fruit salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making it an ideal addition to summer barbecues, potlucks, or simply as a healthy treat at home. With its colorful presentation and a simple glaze that enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits, this salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 pineapple, chopped
- 2 cups purple grapes, halved
- 2 cups green grapes, halved
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 5 kiwi, peeled and quartered
- 2 large mangos, chopped
- 10 ounces blueberries
- 6 ounces raspberries (optional)
- 2 cans mandarin oranges (drained)
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine apricot preserves, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice to create the glaze; stir until smooth.
- Chop the pineapple into small pieces and add to the bowl with the glaze.
- Halve the purple and green grapes; add them both to the mixture.
- Hull and quarter strawberries; incorporate them into the salad.
- Peel and chop kiwi into quarters; add to the bowl.
- Chop mangos close to the pit and score before adding them in.
- Gently fold in blueberries, raspberries (if using), and drained mandarin oranges.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh mint for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg