Summer Fruit Salad Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing summer fruit salad, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light dessert. This treasured family recipe is easy to make, customizable to your favorite fruits, and bursting with juicy sweetness. Get ready to enjoy the ultimate taste of summer!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 191.8 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Summer Fruit Salad

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How to Make Summer Fruit Salad

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Add 2 sliced bananas to the lime-sugar mixture and set aside to prevent browning.
  3. In a large glass serving bowl, create beautiful layers of fruit: start with 1 cup blueberries, followed by 2 sliced nectarines, 1 cup sliced strawberries, half of the reserved banana slices, 2 cups cubed watermelon, and 1 cup grapes.
  4. Garnish with 1/2 cup reserved blueberries, 1 sliced kiwi, and 1/4 cup dark sweet cherries.
  5. Gently pour the lime-sugar syrup over the layered fruits. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Feel free to substitute any fruits based on your preferences and seasonal availability. Peaches, raspberries, mangoes, or oranges would all be delicious additions!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

152g

Fat

0g

Carbs

16g