Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad
This Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad is a fresh and easy patriotic fruit salad made with juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and crisp apple stars, and it comes together in just minutes with hardly any effort.
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It’s especially great for summer gatherings like the 4th of July, Memorial Day, backyard BBQs, or even simple family picnics. It’s a perfect summer salad idea for kids and adults.
This fruit salad pairs really well with grilled chicken skewers or a light pasta salad for a complete and refreshing meal.
How to Make Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Prepare the Strawberries: Begin by rinsing your strawberries. Quarter them and place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the Blueberries: Wash the blueberries and add them to the bowl with the strawberries. Gently toss to mix.
3. Create Apple Stars: Wash the Pink Lady apple. Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out stars from the apple slices. This step not only adds a festive touch but also makes the salad visually appealing.
4. Combine Everything: Add the star-shaped apple pieces to the bowl with the other fruits. Toss everything gently to mix without crushing the fruits. • Chill and Serve:
5. Chill the fruit salad until ready to serve.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use fresh fruit for the best flavor: Since this recipe is so simple, fresh, ripe strawberries and blueberries really make a difference in taste and texture.
- Cut apples just before serving: Apples can brown quickly after cutting. If you’re prepping ahead, you can toss the apple stars in a little lemon juice to keep them looking fresh.
- Be gentle when mixing: Toss the fruit lightly so the strawberries don’t get too soft or mushy.
- Chill for better flavor: Letting the salad chill for a bit helps the flavors come together and makes it extra refreshing on a hot day.
- If your fruit isn’t very sweet, you can drizzle a little honey or maple syrup over the top before serving.
- Serve in a clear bowl or layer the fruit slightly to show off the red, white, and blue colors.
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Pink Lady apple sliced and cut into star shapes
- 1 lbs strawberries quartered
- 1 lbs blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Begin by rinsing your strawberries. Quarter them and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the Blueberries: Wash the blueberries and add them to the bowl with the strawberries. Gently toss to mix.
- Create Apple Stars: Wash the Pink Lady apple. Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out stars from the apple slices. This step not only adds a festive touch but also makes the salad visually appealing.
- Combine Everything: Add the star-shaped apple pieces to the bowl with the other fruits. Toss everything gently to mix without crushing the fruits. • Chill and Serve: Chill the fruit salad until ready to serve.
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