Description

The Very Best Fruit Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together a colorful medley of fresh fruits, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ, attending a potluck, or just looking to enjoy something sweet and healthy at home, this fruit salad is sure to impress. The delightful glaze made from apricot preserves and fresh lemon juice enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits, while the variety of textures makes it a feast for the senses. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s not just a salad; it’s a celebration of summer flavors that everyone will love!

Ingredients

Scale

1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pineapple (chopped smaller than usual)
2 cups purple grapes (halved)
2 cups green grapes (halved)
1 pound strawberries (hulled and quartered)
5 kiwi (peeled and quartered)
2 large mangos (or 4 small mangos, chopped)
10 ounces blueberries
6 ounces raspberries (optional)
2 (11-ounce) cans mandarin oranges (drained)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup apricot preserves, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to create the glaze.
Chop the pineapple into small pieces and add to the bowl.
Halve 2 cups each of purple and green grapes before adding them in.
Hull and quarter the strawberries; peel and quarter the kiwi before adding both to the mix.
Chop mangos close to the pit, score without cutting through the skin, and flip out chunks into the bowl.
Gently fold in blueberries, optional raspberries, and drained mandarin oranges until well combined.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize with seasonal fruits or adjust sweetness by adding more preserves if desired. Garnish with fresh mint for an extra touch of flavor.