Refreshing Fruit Salad with Citrus (Printable)

Seasonal fresh fruits coated in a tangy orange-lemon syrup for a naturally sweet and refreshing finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
03 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
04 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 cup blueberries

→ Citrus Syrup

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Hull and slice strawberries, cut pineapple into bite-sized pieces, halve grapes, peel and slice kiwi. Combine all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl along with blueberries.
02 - Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, and honey or agave syrup in a small bowl until thoroughly blended.
03 - Pour citrus syrup over the fruit mixture and gently toss to ensure even coating of all pieces.
04 - Serve immediately for freshest flavor, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The bright citrus syrup transforms ordinary fruit into something that tastes like sunshine on a spoon
  • You can assemble this in fifteen minutes flat while company is already walking through the door
02 -
  • Add the citrus syrup right before serving or the fruit will start breaking down and release too much liquid
  • Sensitive fruits like bananas and apples should be added last minute so they dont become mushy
03 -
  • Cut fruits into uniform sizes so every forkful contains all the flavors together
  • Let slightly underripe fruits sit at room temperature for thirty minutes before prep
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