Description

The Very Best Fruit Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with a delightful mix of sweet and tart flavors, this fruit medley includes an array of colorful fruits that not only look appealing but also provide a healthy dose of vitamins and nutrients. Ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or simply as a snack on a warm day, this salad is quick to prepare and can be easily customized to suit your taste or seasonal availability. With a light glaze made from apricot preserves and lemon juice, every bite is an explosion of flavor. Impress your guests with this irresistible fruit salad that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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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)
fresh mint (to garnish, optional)

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine apricot preserves, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice to create the glaze.
Chop pineapple into small pieces and add to the bowl.
Halve the purple and green grapes; add them in.
Hull and quarter strawberries; incorporate them next.
Peel kiwis, chop them into quarters, and add to the mixture.
Chop mangos and mix in.
Gently fold in blueberries and optional raspberries without mashing.
Add drained mandarin oranges; stir gently.
Serve immediately with fresh mint for garnish if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 5mg
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg