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Fruit Salad Recipe

A vibrant fruit salad tossed in a light citrus glaze, balancing sweet and tart flavors with perfect textures. Fresh, colorful, and ideal for gatherings or everyday snacking.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 217

Ingredients
  

  • Apricot Preserves: 1/3 cup
  • Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup
  • Lemon Zest: 1 teaspoon
  • Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
  • Pineapple: 1 chopped smaller than usual
  • Purple Grapes: 2 cups halved
  • Green Grapes: 2 cups halved
  • Strawberries: 1 pound hulled and quartered
  • Kiwi: 5 peeled and quartered
  • Mango: 2 large or 4 small, chopped
  • Blueberries: 10 ounces
  • Raspberries: 6 ounces optional
  • Mandarin Oranges: 2 cans 11-ounce, drained
  • Fresh Mint: Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Serving Bowl: Preferably a nice one so it feels official
  • Knife (Sharp + Serrated): For different fruits and different struggles
  • Cutting Board: Stable, unlike my chopping skills sometimes
  • Peeler or Paring Knife: For kiwi and mango situations
  • Spoon: For gentle mixing, emphasis on gentle
  • Microplane (Optional): For zesting like a pro (or pretending to)

Method
 

  1. Make the Glaze: In a large bowl, mix apricot preserves, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until it looks smooth and slightly glossy.
  2. Chop the Pineapple: Cut it smaller than usual. Trust me, big chunks throw everything off.
  3. Add the Grapes: Halve both purple and green grapes and toss them in.
  4. Prep the Strawberries: Hull and quarter them, then add to the bowl.
  5. Handle the Kiwi Carefully: Peel, cut into quarters, and stop before they turn into mush.
  6. Cut the Mango: Slice around the pit, score the flesh, and scoop it out. Add to the bowl.
  7. Add Berries: Toss in blueberries and raspberries. Mix gently like you’re handling something fragile.
  8. Add Mandarin Oranges: Drain them well, then fold them in gently.
  9. Mix Everything: Carefully stir so the glaze coats all the fruit without destroying it.
  10. Serve Immediately: Garnish with mint if you want to feel fancy.