4th of July Fruit Salad

Ingredients

• Strawberries – Fresh strawberries add the red color and sweet flavor to this 4th of July Fruit Salad. Wash, dry, and cut them in half or into bite-sized pieces for easy serving.
• Fresh Blueberries – Blueberries give the salad its patriotic blue color. Fresh blueberries work best because they hold their shape and do not release extra liquid like frozen berries.
• Bananas – Bananas add the white color and a creamy texture. Slice them into thick chunks and add them close to serving time so they stay fresh.
• Honey – Honey lightly sweetens the fruit and helps create the simple dressing. You can adjust the amount based on how sweet your fruit already is.
• Fresh Lime – Fresh lime juice brightens the fruit salad and balances the sweetness from the honey. Lemon juice can also be used if that is what you have on hand.

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How to Make 4th of July Fruit Salad Recipe

Step 1 – Wash and prepare berries – Wash and cut all your fruit.

Step 2 – Toss in bowl – Combine the fresh berries and bananas in a bowl.

Step 3 – Mix dressing – In a small bowl whisk together the honey and freshly squeezed lime juice. Microwave your lime for 10 seconds before you cut and squeeze it. You will get more out of it after it was warmed up.

Step 4 – Add dressing to fruit – Drizzle the honey lime glaze over the fruit and stir slightly to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Tips for Success

• Cut Fruit – I like to cut the fruit in bite-sized pieces to easily serve. You can even use a star-shaped cookie cutter to change the shape or cut into white stars.
• Fruit Salad Dressing – We made a simple dressing for this side dish. We made it out of honey and lime, but you can use what you prefer. Make a dressing out of lemon juice or orange juice. Add in a tablespoon of vanilla for a warm flavor.
• Fruit – Feel free to change the fruit to what you prefer. There are many red fruits and white fruits to choose from. I have even mixed in some fresh mint for the perfect addition.
• Bananas – If you are worried about the bananas turning brown, simply stir ¼ cup of lemon juice with a banana. When you are ready to serve drain the lemon juice from the bananas then mix with the other fruit.

What to Serve With Fruit Salad?

This fruit salad is a great addition to your summertime barbecues cookouts, Memorial Day Weekend picnic, Labor Day, or 4th of July celebration.

It pairs perfectly with Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, Grilled Hot Dogs, Grilled Brats Recipe and Air Fryer Hamburgers.

Make sure to add your favorite desserts such as American Flag Charcuterie Board, Red White and Blue Jello and Red White and Blue Cake Recipe to complete your holiday meal.

How to Make Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad

This fruit salad is a great base that can be served as is or with other ingredients. If you prefer a creamier salad. You can easily mix the ingredients in a large bowl with cream cheese, creamer and a pudding mix.

• Blend together 8 oz softened cream cheese, add in 1 cup of creamer. Beat together until smooth. You may need to add in more creamer.
• Mix the fruit in the cheesecake mixture for a delicious twist on this summer bbqs recipe.