Description
Celebrate Independence Day with this vibrant and healthy 4th of July Patriotic Fruit Salad. Featuring strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and a touch of honey and lemon, this refreshing dish is quick to prepare, perfect for summer gatherings, and adds a festive splash of color to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
Additional Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash Fruits: Thoroughly wash all fruits under cold water to remove any dirt or residues.
- Prepare Fruits: Slice the strawberries into quarters and bananas into rounds; keep the blueberries whole to maintain their shape and texture.
- Combine Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices. Gently toss them to mix evenly without bruising the fruit.
- Add Sweetener and Lemon: Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the fruit mixture. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top to add brightness and prevent bananas from browning. Toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the salad to chill before serving.
- Serve: Serve the fruit salad in a festive bowl and sprinkle the unsweetened coconut flakes on top for added texture and a tropical flair.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- To keep bananas from browning longer, toss them immediately with lemon juice before mixing with other fruits.
- Feel free to add other red, white, and blue fruits like raspberries or white grapes to enhance the patriotic theme.
- To make this salad extra refreshing, serve over a bed of crushed ice during outdoor parties.
