Grandma's Fruit Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and a hint of sweetness, Grandma's Fruit Salad is a delightful medley of nature’s finest produce. This quick and easy recipe combines juicy strawberries, plump blueberries, crisp green grapes, tropical pineapple, creamy bananas, and zesty mandarin oranges, all lightly tossed in a luscious honey-lemon dressing. Perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or a healthy snack, this no-cook dish is ready in just 15 minutes and serves six. The refreshing drizzle of citrusy sweetness enhances the natural flavors of the fruit, while optional mint leaves add a touch of elegance and fragrance to every bite. A timeless classic, Grandma's Fruit Salad is a go-to for anyone looking for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing treat.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Strawberries
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1.5 cups Green grapes
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 large Bananas
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 6 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash the strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. Pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
Step 3
Cut the grapes in half to make them easier to eat.
Step 4
Peel and slice the bananas into bite-sized pieces.
Step 5
If using fresh pineapple, peel, core, and cut it into bite-sized chunks. If using canned pineapple, drain completely.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, grapes, pineapple chunks, bananas, and mandarin oranges.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lemon juice until well combined.
Step 8
Drizzle the honey and lemon mixture over the fruit in the large bowl, tossing gently to coat the fruit evenly. Be careful not to mash the bananas.
Step 9
Cover the fruit salad with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Step 10
Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1500.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1019.3 |
| Total Fat 3.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 60.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 258.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 197.6g | |
| Protein 10.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 142.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2204.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories