Description
4th of July Patriotic Fruit Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that embodies the spirit of summer celebrations. Bursting with juicy strawberries, plump blueberries, and creamy banana slices, this fruit salad is a perfect addition to your Independence Day festivities. Not only does it lighten up heavy barbecue meals, but its vibrant colors also make it a showstopper on any picnic table. Ideal as a snack or side dish, this versatile recipe can be easily customized with seasonal fruits. Celebrate in style and let every bite remind you of the joys of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- Β½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash all fruits under cold water.
- Slice strawberries into quarters and bananas into rounds; keep blueberries whole.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices. Gently toss to mix.
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the fruit mixture and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top. Toss gently until well-coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve in a festive bowl and sprinkle coconut flakes on top for added flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg