Fruit Salad Recipe
This quick and easy fruit salad recipe is colorful, beautiful, refreshing and so delicious. If you having guests over, or hosting a barbecue this summer, this fruit salad will be the perfect addition.
If there’s one thing certain, is that everybody love fruit salad. Sweet, fresh fruit with a delicious dressing, it’s a perfect pairing for Homemade Lemon Ice Cream, or as a topping for a creamy Chocolate and Vanilla Panna Cotta.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe for Fruit Salad
- Popular and Loved: This fruit salad recipe has over 400k views, and over 3k likes on YouTube! Check also my YouTube channel for more recipe videos.
- Naturally gluten free – Fruit salad is the best dessert for when you have people with intolerances and allergies. It’s naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, nut free, and dairy free.
- Easy to make – You only need to chop fruit and assemble the salad. Easy peasy!
- Make Ahead – It’s an ideal fruit dish to make a few hours ahead of time, so the flavors have time to merge together.
- Customizable – You can make it your own by choosing your favorite fresh fruits, or adding more toppings like nuts or mint.
- No refined sugar – By using maple syrup or honey, you’ll make the fruit salad an even healthier option, also great for breakfast.
How to Make Fruit Salad
Watch the full video recipe to learn how to make the best fruit salad recipe. This step-by-step tutorial simplifies the process, offering tips and tricks to guarantee perfect results every time.
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Ingredient Notes
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy salad with fresh fruits:
- Orange juice: Orange juice gives the dressing a sweet and citrusy flavor that pairs well with all the fruits.
- Liquor: Liquor is optional, but a zesty liquor like Cointreau, Limoncello, or Grand Marnier, will give the fruit salad a nice kick.
- Honey or maple syrup: Instead of the classic choice of sugar, use honey or maple syrup for a healthier choice and additional taste.
- Lemon: Lemon zest and lemon juice are essential to keep the fruit from oxidizing and give it a delicious zesty flavor.
- Assorted Fruit: We used strawberries, blueberries, grapes, kiwis, bananas, and pineapple. But you can add more of your choice, like apple, pears, clementines, raspberries, and more.
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Substitutions and Variations
- Sugar-free: If you want to cut the sweetness even more, you can skip the addition of sweetener.
- Mint: Add some chopped fresh mint leaves to the salad for additional freshness.
- Alcohol-Free: Liquor is optional for the dressing, so feel free to skip it.
- Mojito: Make a Mojito cocktail inspired fruit salad, by using lime instead of lemon, fresh mint, and using white rum as liquor.
- Tropical: Add more tropical fruit like mango and papaya, add toasted coconut flakes and add coconut rum to the dressing.
- Sweet and Savory: Use fruit like melon, and watermelon, and add some Feta cheese and balsamic glaze for a sweet and savory option.
Tips and Tricks
- Add some fruits at the last minute – While you can make this fruity salad in advance, some fruits are more time sensitive, like banana, apples, or raspberries, so add those at the last minute for a fresher look.
- Chill before serving – Fruit salad tastes best cold. Pop it in the fridge for 30–60 minutes to improve the flavor and keep it fresh.
- Avoid overly juicy fruits – Watermelon and citrus can make the salad soggy. Add them right before serving.
- Cut fruit into uniform sizes – Bite-sized pieces make for easier eating and a prettier presentation.
- Choose the right liquor – Use a zesty liquor like Cointreau, Limoncello, or Grand Marnier, for the best pairing with fruit.
- Don’t overmix – Gently toss the salad to keep delicate fruits like berries from getting mushy.
Fruit Salad Best Served With
You can serve this summer fruit salad on its own, or paired with delicious desserts.
Fun Ways to Serve Fruit Salad
- In a Watermelon Bowl: Hollow out half a watermelon and use it as a serving bowl.
- Fruit Cones: Scoop fruit salad into ice cream cones or waffle cones for a handheld dessert you can eat without utensils.
- In Mason Jars: Create individual fruit salads in mason jars. Great for picnics, parties, or meal prep.
- Skewered on Fruit Kabobs: Skewer the fruit onto sticks for a fun and portable way to enjoy fruit summer salad. Perfect for BBQs and brunches.
- In a Pineapple: Cut a pineapple in half, scoop out the fruit, and serve your fruit salad inside.
- Inside Crepes: Fill sweet crepes with fruit salad and a drizzle of honey or yogurt for a fun twist on a fruit roll-up.
What to Do With Leftover Fruit
If you have leftover fruit from this fruit bowl recipe, you can use it in a variety of ways:
- Add it to a pitcher with wine and liquor to make a delicious Authentic Spanish Sangria Recipe
- Blend it with cream to make mousse like this Easy Strawberry Mousse Recipe (Without Gelatin)
- Mix it with whipped cream and condensed milk to make ice cream, like this Strawberry Ice Cream
- Serve with in a meringue mousse with this Pavlova
How to Store
Store in the refrigerator covered for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.
More Easy Recipes with Fruit
Fruit Salad Recipe
This quick and easy fruit salad recipe is colorful, beautiful, refreshing and so delicious. If you having guests over, or hosting a barbecue this summer, this fruit salad will be the perfect addition.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Liquor optional
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
- Lemon zest
For the salad:
- 1 pound (450 g) Strawberries chopped into small chunks
- 1 cup (200 g) Blueberries
- 2 cups (200 g) Grapes of your choice
- 3 Kiwis chopped
- 2 Bananas sliced
- 1 cup Pineapple chopped
Instructions
- Wash the fruits and let them dry.
- In a small bowl mix all dressing ingredients. Chop the fruits and place in a large bowl.
- Just before serving pour the dressing, mix well and serve.
Video
Notes
- Watch the Video Recipe – For a better understanding of the recipe, I recommend watching the step-by-step video tutorial. It will guide you through the recipe to help you achieve the best results.
- Check the FAQs – If you have any questions about ingredient substitutions, variations, or storage tips, be sure to check the FAQs section located under the recipe card and the post above.
- Make Ahead – Fruits can be chopped 1 day in advance and dressing can be made 1 day in advance and kept separate and chilled, toss together just before serving.You can use any fruits that are in the season.
- Storage Tips – Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add some fruits at the last minute – While you can make this fruit salad in advance, some fruits are more time sensitive, like banana, apples, or raspberries, so add those at the last minute for a fresher look.
- Chill before serving – Fruit salad tastes best cold. Pop it in the fridge for 30–60 minutes to improve the flavor and keep it fresh.
- Avoid overly juicy fruits – Watermelon and citrus can make the salad soggy. Add them right before serving.
- Cut fruit into uniform sizes – Bite-sized pieces make for easier eating and a prettier presentation.
- Choose the right liquor – Use a zesty liquor like Cointreau, Limoncello, or Grand Marnier, for the best pairing with fruit.
- Don’t overmix – Gently toss the salad to keep delicate fruits like berries from getting mushy.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 519mgFiber: 5gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 105mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically generated and thus we can not guarantee it is 100% accurate.
Common Questions
How far in advance can I make fruit salad?
You can make fruit salad up to a day in advance, but for best texture and freshness, add delicate fruits only before serving.
How do I keep fruit from getting soggy?
Avoid using overly juice fruits like watermelon. You can also drain excess juice before serving.
How long does fruit salad last in the fridge?
It typically lasts 2-3 days in the fridge, stored in an airtight container. Keep in mind that the texture may change.
Can I use frozen fruit?
Frozen fruit tends to release water once thawed, and become mushy, so it’s best to avoid it.
What kind of liquor did you use? Also, what taste does zest add? Never used it before
Love this fruit salad recipe. Don’t skip the zest, it makes it extra fresh.