fruit salad recipe

Fruit Salad Recipe

This fruit salad recipe is fresh, colorful, and perfect for any occasion, from summer gatherings to everyday healthy snacks. Made with a variety of fresh fruits and a light citrus dressing, this simple fruit salad recipe delivers natural sweetness and refreshing flavor in every bite. Whether you are looking for a healthy fruit salad recipe, a fresh fruit salad recipe for kids, or the best fruit salad recipe for parties, this version is easy to customize using your favorite seasonal fruits.

fruit salad recipe ingredients
fruit salad recipe ingredients

Ingredients

For the Citrus Sauce

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

For the Fruit Salad

2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
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

Directions

  • Gather and prepare all fruits by washing, peeling, and slicing as needed.
  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow the sauce to cool completely.
  • Place pineapple, strawberries, kiwi, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries in a large bowl.
  • Pour the cooled citrus sauce over the fruit and gently toss to coat evenly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
fruit salad recipe step by step
fruit salad recipe step by step

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Additional Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 large fruit salad bowl