Gluten Free
Fresh Fruit Salad
Prep
10 minutes
Yield
4 -6
🍓 This fresh fruit salad is nature's candy in a bowl – juicy, colorful, and ready in 10 minutes. Plus it's good for your gut!
This easy fresh fruit salad is going to become your go-to recipe for the summer. This salad is filled with delicious, sweet, fresh fruits, and it’s the perfect salad for summer. Not only is it refreshing, but it is also incredibly versatile—swap in and out whatever fruits you have on hand (or that are in season).
❤️ Why You’ll Love Fresh Fruit Salad
- Quick: Make this fresh fruit salad in only 10 minutes.
- Versatile: Swap any of the fruit with whatever you have on hand.
- Gut-Friendly: This fresh fruit salad is loaded with gut-healthy ingredients.
🍲 Ingredients
Blueberries – Blueberries are so good for your gut because they are a natural, well-known prebiotic. They can support healthy digestion, fight inflammation, and gut dysbiosis. For me, it’s so important to focus on gut-healthy foods in my diet. I have always struggled with gut health, and it’s amazing what eating right can do to transform it. I also depend on my daily dose of Seed’s DS-01®️ Daily Synbiotic. I’ve been taking Seed’s DS-01®️ Daily Synbiotic for a while now, and it’s one of the easiest ways I keep my gut in check.
Kiwi – Did you know that only one cup of kiwi contains your daily dose of vitamin C? This little fruit also packs prebiotic fibers that help protect the gut and keep the microbiome balanced. Another easy fruit to add to your diet, like in this fresh fruit salad, to help maintain your gut health. The bright green color and tangy-sweet flavor add beautiful contrast to the other fruits.
👩🍳 How to Make Fresh Fruit Salad
This fresh fruit salad is super easy! Just add all of the fruit to a large bowl. Whisk the dressing ingredients together and drizzle over the fruit. Add a pinch of salt if desired and then toss until combined. Top with fresh mint and serve.
🪄 Tips and Tricks
- Fruit Selection: Choose fruits that are ripe but still firm to maintain the best texture in your salad.
- Prep Order: Add delicate fruits like berries last to prevent them from getting crushed during mixing.
- Chill Factor: Serve chilled for the most refreshing experience – cold fruit salad hits different!
- Fresh Herbs: Don’t skip the mint – it adds an unexpected freshness that elevates the entire dish.
🗒 Variations
- Seasonal Swaps: Use whatever fruits are in season for the best flavor and price. Summer favorites include peaches, nectarines, and berries.
- Tropical Twist: Try pineapple, mango, papaya, and coconut for a tropical variation.
- Citrus Brightener: Add orange or grapefruit segments for extra vitamin C and tangy flavor.
- Herb Alternatives: Basil or lemon balm can replace mint for different aromatic profiles.
🗒 Best served with
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👝 How to Store Leftovers
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The fruit may release some juice over time, which is totally normal. Give it a gentle stir before serving leftovers. For best results, add delicate fruits like bananas just before serving to prevent browning.
🤔 Common Questions
You can entirely make fruit salad your own, or use what is in season. I love using a mix of berries, watermelon (or another melon), mango, papaya, and kiwi. The key is variety in color, texture, and flavor.
Avoid acidic fruits with sweet fruits. To have a nice balance in your fruit salad, it’s best to keep acidic and sub-acidic fruits separate. However, a small amount of acid (like citrus) can actually enhance sweeter fruits.
Coat it with an acidic juice such as lemon, lime, orange, or pineapple juice. The citric acid prevents oxidation and keeps fruits looking fresh and colorful.
You can prepare it up to 24 hours ahead, but add delicate fruits like bananas or soft berries just before serving. The dressing actually helps preserve the fruit and enhance flavors over time.
Fresh fruit works best for texture, but you can use some frozen fruits that have been thawed and drained. They’ll be softer but still delicious, especially berries.
Cut fruits into similar-sized pieces for even distribution and easy eating. Bite-sized pieces work best – about 1-inch chunks for larger fruits.
Fresh Fruit Salad
Instructions
- Add all of the fruit to a large bowl. Whisk the dressing ingredients together and drizzle over the fruit. Add a pinch of salt if desired and then toss until combined. Top with fresh mint and serve.
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Notes
- It’s super simple to substitute other fruits in this salad. For example, if there’s a fruit that’s not your favourite, sub in with 1 cup of another fruit of choice.
