Easy Fruit Salad
Whenever I need a quick snack, a side for lunch, or even a light dessert after dinner, I turn to this recipe. It’s fast, flexible, and always delicious.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Sharp Knife
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup green grapes halved
- 1 cup red grapes halved
- 2 bananas sliced
- 1 apple chopped
- 1 orange peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1: Wash and Dry Your Fruits
- Start by rinsing all your fruits under cold water.
- Gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Pro Tip: Dry fruits well so the salad doesn’t turn watery later!
Step 2: Slice and Chop
- Strawberries: Hull (remove the green tops) and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Grapes: Cut the grapes in half so they’re easier to eat and release a little more juice.
- Bananas: Slice into rounds, about ¼ inch thick.
- Apples and Oranges: Chop into small chunks that are easy to grab with a fork.
- If you don’t have bananas or apples, you can skip them or swap in something like kiwi or peaches!
Step 3: Make the Simple Dressing
- In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice and honey together until smooth.
- This only takes about 1 minute to stir together.
- Pro Tip: Stir the dressing well so the honey doesn’t clump at the bottom!
- If you don’t want added sweetness, you can skip the honey and just use lemon juice. It will still taste amazing!
Step 4: Toss Everything Together
- In a large mixing bowl, gently add all your cut fruits.
- Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing over the top.
- Use a large spoon to toss everything together carefully.
- Be gentle so the bananas don’t get smashed.
Step 5: Chill (Optional) and Serve
- You can serve the fruit salad right away if you want it super fresh.
- Or cover the bowl and chill it in the fridge for about 30 minutes if you like it cold and a little juicier.
- Color tip: After chilling, the fruits will look even more colorful because the juices blend together a little!
Notes
Nutritional Value (per serving)
- Calories: ~90–120 calories
- Carbohydrates: 24–28g
- Fiber: 3–4g
- Sugar: 15–20g
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 0g
- Vitamin C: High
- Potassium: Moderate
The nutritional information provided on this website is an estimate only and is intended for general guidance. We cannot guarantee its accuracy and recommend consulting a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalized nutrition advice.