Independence Day Fruit Salad
This patriotic Independence Day Fruit Salad is perfect for your festive July 4th celebration! With plum red strawberries, blueberries, watermelon stars, and chopped banana for a pop of white, it's not only delicious and super fun to make, but healthy too!
Servings: 10
Calories: 215kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 quart strawberries
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 small watermelon
- 2 bananas
- 2 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Hull and slice strawberries into quarters.
- Wash the blueberries and pat them dry with a paper towel or kitchen towel.
- Cut your watermelon into thin slices. Using a star cookie cutter, cut 5-10 watermelon stars.
- Add the strawberries and blueberries to a medium bowl. Add the zest and juice of one lime. Gently fold it all together.
- Add the watermelon stars, and slice the bananas into thin rounds. Add to the bowl. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Tips for Making Independence Day Fruit Salad
- Add the sliced banana just before you're ready to serve so the bananas don't brown.
- Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you want it a bit sweeter.
- Sprinkle with coconut flakes for another pop of white.
- Top each serving with coconut whipped cream or a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream!
- Will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Best served fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 2615IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg