Summertime Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe

Beat the summer heat with this vibrant and healthy fruit salad, packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber! This refreshing recipe is incredibly easy to make – ready in minutes – and is a generous serving, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Featuring juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, and plump blueberries, topped with creamy cottage cheese and crunchy walnuts, this salad is a delicious and nutritious meal or snack. Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence with only 339 calories and 9g of fat (mostly from heart-healthy walnuts!). No cooking required!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 300.7 kcal

Protein 34g

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Ingredients for Summertime Fresh Fruit Salad

4 cups cubed watermelon
Strawberry
1/2 cup blueberries
Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup dried blueberries

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How to Make Summertime Fresh Fruit Salad

In a large bowl (approximately 4-quart capacity), add 4 cups cubed watermelon.
Add 1 cup sliced strawberries.
Gently fold in 1/2 cup blueberries.
Top with 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and 1/4 cup dried blueberries over the salad.
Serve immediately or chill for later. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

136g

Fat

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Summertime Fresh Fruit Salad?

Summertime Fresh Fruit Salad takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Summertime Fresh Fruit Salad?

Summertime Fresh Fruit Salad has approximately 300.7 calories per serving, with about 34 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Summertime Fresh Fruit Salad?

The key ingredients for Summertime Fresh Fruit Salad are Watermelon, Strawberry, Blueberries, Low Fat Cottage Cheese, Walnuts, Dried Blueberries. See the full list with measurements above.