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THIS fruit salad is perfect for a backyard braii or any occasion.
There are never leftovers! This is one of my favourite fruit salad recipes, as I think the citrusy sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer three to four hours in the refrigerator before I serve it.
This fruit salad recipe is bright, colourful, and incredibly delicious.
How to make fruit salad
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
Salad:
• 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
• 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
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.
Step 2
For the sauce: Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
Step 4
For the salad: Layer fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour cooled sauce over fruit; cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.
Fruit Salad Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need for this top-rated fruit salad recipe:
· For the sauce: fresh orange and lemon juices, brown sugar, grated orange and lemon zests, and vanilla extract
· The fruit you’ll need: pineapple, strawberries, kiwis, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries
Note: Of course, this is a super customizable recipe you can omit certain fruits or add other fruits to suit your taste and what you have on hand!
How to make a fruit salad
Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this easy fruit salad:
1. Make the sauce on the stove and let it cool.
2. Arrange the fruits in a container, then pour the sauce over them.
3. Cover and refrigerate to allow the flavours to meld.
Can you make fruit salad ahead of time?
Yes! This fruit salad is actually a great make-ahead recipe, as the flavours need time to meld in the fridge before serving. Make the dish the day before, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it.
