Easy Fruit Salad

This easy fruit salad is colorful and healthy for a picnic or barbecue. This Summer salad recipe is a great way to add fresh summer fruits to your menu.

Summer is a great time for this salad. It is the perfect salad for a potluck or barbecue and the tropical colors look so lovely on a buffet.

Hello Friends! How is your summer so far? It’s my favorite season and while this year is different, I still enjoy the longer and warmer days. We have been enjoying some barbecues and small gatherings to celebrate the season. When you are looking for a colorful side dish, this fruit salad recipe will make the table festive. 

Why not savor the season with a salad full of fresh summer fruit? Kids love it too!

It is perfect as is, but you could top it off with some whipped cream if you like.

List of main ingredients:

Pineapple – I like to use fresh pineapple. This recipe uses a little less than a whole pineapple, but the flavor is so great and reminds me of being in Hawaii under swaying palm trees.

Mango – Fresh mango is what you want to use here. If you want, you can purchase precut mango pieces.

Strawberries – Pick a carton of bright strawberries that do not have any mold or dark discoloration on them.

Oranges -I prefer Mandarin oranges because they are small in size and so easy to add to the mix. Their juice adds a nice “dressing” to the salad.

Variations on this recipe.

You can easily change up this recipe by changing the grape variety or by adding other fruits like peeled papaya or dragonfruit.

How to  make Fruit Salad

Step 1 – Making a fruit salad is so easy. Peel and chop all of the fruit.

Step 2 – Add it to a bowl and toss lightly,

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Tips to Make the Best Fruit Salad

• Prepare the fruit ahead of time, but keep it separate from the other fruit in the refrigerator until ready to put the salad together.
• You can substitute so many seasonal fruits and make this salad extra special.
• For a picnic or gathering, make individual fresh fruit salads and store them in these containers. These are great to make ahead and nice to have as a healthy snack.
• This is what I used for the fruit containers with lids.
• Store leftvoer fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What to Make Next

Try my Tropical Fruit salad recipe and my Patriotic Salad Recipe for more delicious fruit side dishes.

• Rainbow Fruit Parfaits – A lovely, colorful fruit parfait.
• Easy Ambrosia Salad – This easy throwback salad recipe is always fun and delicious!
• Fresh Fruit Smoothie Bowls – A perfect way to start the day~ So tasty too!
• Raspberry Dessert – A delicious raspberry and cream dessert idea.

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