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Easy Patriotic Fruit Salad
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Easy Patriotic Fruit Salad

This Easy Patriotic Fruit Salad is a healthy 4th of July recipe made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and star-shaped apples. Naturally gluten free, kid-friendly, and ready in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect red, white, and blue addition to summer BBQs, potlucks, and holiday celebrations.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4th of july food, 4th of july fruit salad, easy fruit recipes, gluten-free dessert, healthy summer dessert, patriotic fruit salad, red white and blue fruit salad
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 85kcal
Cost: 1

Equipment

  • large serving bowl
  • cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • star-shaped cookie cutter
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 lb fresh blueberries
  • 2 Pink Lady or Fuji apples
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional, for apples)

Instructions

  • Rinse the strawberries, blueberries, and apples thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
  • Hull the strawberries and slice them into even pieces about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Slice the apples lengthwise into flat slices approximately 1/4 inch thick, avoiding the core.
  • Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut star shapes from the apple slices.
  • If preparing ahead, toss the apple stars with lemon juice to help prevent browning.
  • Add the sliced strawberries to a large serving bowl and spread them evenly across the bottom.
  • Pour the blueberries over the strawberries and distribute them evenly.
  • If desired, sprinkle the sugar lightly over the fruit and gently toss to combine.
  • Arrange the apple stars decoratively across the top of the fruit salad.
  • Chill until ready to serve. Serve plain or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Toss apple stars with a little lemon juice if preparing ahead to prevent browning. Use ripe, in-season fruit for the best flavor and skip the sugar if the fruit is naturally sweet. Assemble within a few hours of serving to keep the fruit fresh and vibrant.