The Very Best Fruit Salad
Indulge in The Very Best Fruit Salad, a delightful medley of fresh, seasonal fruits enhanced with a sweet-tart glaze that will elevate any gathering. This vibrant dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with vitamins and flavors that make it an irresistible treat. Perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or even as a refreshing dessert option, this fruit salad offers versatility—you can easily customize it with your favorite fruits. With minimal preparation and a burst of color in every bite, it’s the ideal addition to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients
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- 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 kiwis (peeled and quartered)
- 2 large mangos (chopped)
- 10 ounces blueberries
- 6 ounces raspberries (optional)
- 2 cans mandarin oranges (drained)
- Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine apricot preserves, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice to create the glaze.
- Add chopped pineapple to the bowl.
- Halve the purple and green grapes; add to the mixture.
- Hull and quarter strawberries; add them as well.
- Peel and chop kiwis; incorporate into the salad.
- Chop mangos and mix in.
- Add blueberries and raspberries if using; gently stir everything together.
- Drain mandarin oranges before adding them to the bowl; mix lightly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy. Garnish with fresh mint if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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