Red White and Blue Fruit Salad
This refreshing red, white, and blue fruit salad is the perfect patriotic side dish for summer gatherings. Made with juicy berries & a light dressing, it's festive and perfect for a 4th of July party!
Servings: 6
Calories: 124kcal
Equipment
- Small 1” star cookie cutter
- 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
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
Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg