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Small Fruit Salad Recipe

Start your day with a vibrant and refreshing small fruit salad! Perfect for a romantic brunch for two or a delightful dessert for four. This recipe combines juicy oranges, sweet strawberries, and crisp apples & pears for a delightful taste sensation. The zesty lemon juice prevents browning and enhances the natural sweetness. Pair it with our delicious cinnamon scones (recipe #249240) for a truly unforgettable treat. Prepare this ahead – the longer it macerates, the better it tastes!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 231.9 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Small Fruit Salad

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How to Make Small Fruit Salad

  1. Juice 1/2 a lemon into a small bowl and add 1/4 cup of water. Mix well.
  2. Wash and peel 1 orange, 1 tangerine, 1 banana, 1 pear, and 1 apple.
  3. Hull and slice 1 cup of strawberries.
  4. Core and chop the pear and apple into bite-sized pieces (about 1 inch).
  5. Remove any pith from the oranges and tangerine.
  6. Add the apple and pear chunks to the lemon water, gently toss, then remove and place in a medium bowl. Let excess juice drip off.
  7. Slice the banana into bite-sized pieces, dip in lemon water, let drain, and add to the bowl.
  8. Discard the lemon water.
  9. Segment the oranges and tangerine, removing any seeds. Cut into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.
  10. Add the sliced strawberries to the bowl.
  11. Gently toss all the fruit together.
  12. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 4 hours) to allow the fruit to macerate and the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

149g

Fat

0g

Carbs

19g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For 1 Or 2 Low Protein Healthy Desserts Salads Fruit American Easy Beginner Cook Low Fat Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Midwestern Inexpensive Healthy 2 Low In Something Citrus Oranges Pears Tropical Fruit Bananas Brunch Taste Mood Sweet Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less