How to Make Perfect Summer Fruit Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the abundance of fresh, ripe fruits that are in season. And what better way to showcase these vibrant and juicy fruits than in a refreshing and delicious fruit salad? This Perfect Summer Fruit Salad recipe is a celebration of the flavors and colors of the season, combining a variety of colorful fruits to create a stunning and irresistible dish that is sure to be a hit at any summer gathering.

What makes this fruit salad so perfect is the combination...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup fresh orange juice
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon grated orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 1 cup seedless grapes
  • 2 cups blueberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • For the sauce: Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
  • For the salad: Layer fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour cooled sauce over fruit; cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    155 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 5mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 94mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 451mg