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Best Fruit Salad

A refreshing and colorful fruit salad with a citrus dressing that enhances flavors and textures, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Ingredients
  • 2 cups pineapple, chopped
  • 1 cup strawberries, halved
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1 cup green grapes, halved
Dressing Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
  • ΒΌ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (optional) Adds flavor and garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and sort your fruit, rinsing the berries and grapes under cool running water.
  2. Cut the pineapple into bite-sized chunks after removing the skin and core.
  3. Hull and halve or quarter the strawberries.
  4. Peel the kiwis and slice them into rounds or half-moons.
Dressing Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk brown sugar or honey with fresh orange juice until dissolved.
  2. Stir in orange zest and lemon zest until well mixed.
Combine and Chill
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all prepped fruit, layering them loosely.
  2. Pour the citrus dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Right before serving, sprinkle with fresh chopped mint and give a gentle toss.
  2. Serve in a large bowl for everyone to enjoy.

Notes

For best results, use fresh and ripe fruit. Adjust sweetness based on the ripeness of the fruit. Serve immediately for freshest flavor, but can be made ahead.