Fruit Salad Recipe

This fruit salad recipe is fresh, vibrant, and naturally sweet, making it perfect for everything from summer gatherings to everyday healthy snacking. A mix of colorful fresh fruits combined with a light citrus dressing creates a refreshing dish that feels both simple and satisfying. The citrus sauce enhances the natural flavors without overpowering them, adding brightness and balance to every bite. Whether you need a healthy fruit salad for breakfast, a refreshing side for barbecues, or an easy make-ahead dish for parties, this recipe is versatile and easy to adapt using seasonal fruits.

Ingredients

For the Citrus Sauce

⅔ cup fresh orange juice
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Fruit Salad

2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
3 bananas, sliced
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 cup seedless grapes
2 cups blueberries

Directions

Wash, peel, and prepare all fruits as needed, cutting them into bite-sized pieces for easy serving.
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and allow the citrus sauce to cool completely.
Place the pineapple, strawberries, kiwi, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the cooled citrus sauce over the fruit and gently toss until evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for 3–4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend and the fruit to chill.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Yield: 1 large fruit salad bowl