Red White and Blue Fruit Salad
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This Red White, and Blue Fruit Salad is a festive and refreshing way to celebrate summer! Made with juicy strawberries, plump blueberries, and sweet chunks of melon or banana, it’s the perfect no cook side dish for 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any warm-weather get-together.
I love this festive summer fruit salad because the little stars add so much festiveness, and they are so easy to make!!
.As a productivity manager, I understand how precious your time is, especially when it comes to preparation and presentation.
Like my colorful fruit salad recipe and my creamy Strawberry fluff salad, this Red White and Blue fruit salad comes together in minutes and is perfect for BBQs and picnics.
Celebrate summer with this patriotic berry salad!
Red White Blue Fruit Salad Ingredients
- Strawberries – use fresh strawberries
- Blueberries – use fresh blueberries
- Apples
- Honey
- Lime Juice – You can use lemon juice in a pinch,
See recipe card for quantities.
Equipment
Star-shaped cookie cutter
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Substitutions and Variations
Fruit change ups – use raspberries, watermelon, red grapes, white peaches or blackberries for a different texture or sweetness. If using red grapes, be sure to cut in half so that the pieces are bite-sized.
Make it a dessert salad – Add mini marshmallows or a dollop of whipped cream for a fun, salad that doubles as a sweet treat.
How to Make a Red White and Blue Salad
Step 1: Wash and trim strawberries.
Step 2: create the stars with the apple slices.
Step 3: Add blueberries and transfer fruit to a serving dish.
Step 4: Top with the light dressing and serve.
Timesaving and Expert Tips
Use firm fruit: Choose ripe but firm strawberries and blueberries so they hold up well, especially if you’re making it ahead.
Avoid browning: If using bananas or apples, add them right before serving and toss with a bit of lemon or lime juice to prevent browning.
Chill before serving: For the best flavor and texture, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. It tastes even better cold on a hot day!
Add a touch of dressing: For extra flavor, whisk together 1 tbsp honey with 1 tbsp lime juice and drizzle it over the fruit. It’s light, zesty, and naturally sweet.
Garnish for flair: A few fresh mint leaves or a sprinkle of shredded coconut can elevate the look and flavor without much effort.
Prep ahead smartly: You can wash and chop all the fruit (except bananas) the night before—just store them in separate containers and combine right before serving.
Serving and Storage
Serve this at your next BBQ with burgers or hot dogs.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator
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Red White and Blue Fruit Salad
Equipment
- Small 1” star cookie cutter
- sharp serrated knife
- cutting board
- serving dish
Ingredients
- 1 pint strawberries
- 1 pint blueberries
- 2 apples we used Pink Lady for this recipe
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries, blueberries, and apples.
- Cut off the tops of the strawberries and quarter them. Add to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the blueberries to the bowl with the strawberries.
- Slice the apples into rounds about ¼-inch thick. Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to
- punch out apple stars from each slice. Add the apple stars to the fruit bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the honey lime dressing over the fruit and toss gently to combine.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Nutrition
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That ALMOST looks too pretty to eat!
That is absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful treat for the holiday! I’ll be featuring this at Thursday Favorite Things today. 🙂
Pam
anartfulmom.com
So festive and pretty!