Description
Celebrate Independence Day with this vibrant and refreshing 4th of July Patriotic Fruit Salad! Bursting with juicy strawberries, plump blueberries, and sweet banana slices, this dish is not just a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. Perfect for summer barbecues and picnics, it’s easy to make and will have your guests coming back for seconds. Add a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of fresh mint for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy this festive salad as a healthy addition to your holiday spread!
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 medium bananas, sliced into thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Wash all fruits under cold water and pat dry.
- Hull the strawberries and slice them into quarters.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the quartered strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices.
- Drizzle honey and lemon juice over the fruit mixture; toss gently until coated.
- Garnish with chopped mint leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Feel free to substitute seasonal fruits like raspberries or peaches for added variety. - To enhance sweetness, consider using agave syrup instead of honey. - It’s best to prepare the fruit salad shortly before serving to maintain freshness.