Fruit Salad
Fruit salad is an easy to make recipe that’s perfect for everyday snacking to a side dish at your next BBQ or party. It uses fresh seasonal summer fruits and is extremely refreshing and easy to make.
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Fruit salad is a staple in my house. I like to make a big batch on the weekends and have it during the week to snack on. I also like that fruit salad helps get my toddler involved in cooking with me and trying new fruits. When we would go grocery shopping, she would help pick out some of the fruits and was excited to try new fruits.
Equipment
- Cutting Board (I use my Prepdeck )
- Sharp Knife
- Large Bowl with Lid (or saran wrap for storage)
- Fruit Peeler (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 large apples, chopped (optional to peel – I like to use a mix of honeycrisp, fiji, golden delicious and granny smith)
- 2 kiwis, chopped
- 1 mango, chopped
- 1 pint blueberries, washed
- 1 pint strawberries, chopped
How to Make Fruit Salad
- In a large bowl, add all the fruit. Mix the fruit together and serve chilled
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How to Cut a Kiwi
To cut a kiwi, I like to cut the kiwi in half and then spoon around the edges to remove the fruit from the fuzzy exterior. Once removed, cut into small pieces.
How to Store Leftovers
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight bowl in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Recipe Variations
The great thing about fruit salad is that you can use almost any fruits you have on hand. Some of my favorites to use:
- Seedless Grapes (I like to cut in small pieces for my toddler)
- Mandarin oranges
- Pineapple
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
I do not recommend using bananas in fruit salads because they brown so quickly. If you do want to use banana, make sure you eat the salad the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Prep Fruit Salad in Advance?
Yes! This recipe is great prepped ahead. I like to make a big batch of fruit salad on the weekend as a quick and easy snack throughout the last. A batch will generally last us about 5 days
What are the Best Fruits for Fruit Salad?
The best fruits to use for fruit salad are:
- Apples
- Kiwis
- Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
- Mango
- Oranges or mandarins
- Pineapple
- Grapes
Almost any fruit can be added to a fruit salad. The only ones I don’t recommend using are fruits that get brown quickly – like bananas – unless you plan to eat the salad same day.
Can I Freeze Leftovers?
I don’t recommend freezing leftovers.
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Fruit Salad
Fruit salad is an easy to make recipe that's perfect for everyday snacking to a side dish at your next BBQ or party. It uses fresh seasonal summer fruits and is extremely refreshing and easy to make.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pint strawberries chopped
- 1 pint blueberries
- 2 kiwis chopped
- 1 mango chopped
- 4 apples chopped (I like to use mixed types of apples. My favorites are honeycrisp, fiji, golden delicious and granny smith)
Instructions
- Wash and cut all fruit
- Add all the fruit to a large bowl.
- Mix well and serve chilled.
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