Patriotic Fruit Salad: Red White & Blue Bites

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1

Prep the fruit. Hull and quarter the strawberries. Slice the bananas into even rounds and toss them immediately in the lemon juice until coated.
2

Arrange or toss. For a flag presentation, use a 9x13 baking dish or rimmed sheet pan. Lay the blueberries in the upper-left corner as the 'star field,' then alternate horizontal rows of strawberries and banana slices across the rest of the dish. For a simpler approach, gently toss all the fruit together in a large serving bowl.
3

Make the glaze (if using). Stir the honey and lime juice together until the honey dissolves, then fold in the sliced mint. Drizzle lightly over the fruit just before serving.
4

Serve immediately. This salad looks its best within about 30 minutes of assembly. If you need to prep ahead, keep the cut fruit in separate containers in the fridge and arrange right before guests arrive.

Use ripe, in-season berries for the best flavor since they carry the salad entirely.
Toss banana slices in lemon juice immediately after cutting to prevent browning for up to 30 minutes.
Assemble the fruit no more than 30 minutes before serving to keep the berries from releasing juice and the bananas fresh.
A light drizzle of honey-lime glaze with mint adds brightness without making the fruit soggy.

Don't slice the bananas too far ahead — they brown within 30 minutes even with lemon juice, so assemble right before serving.
Don't use underripe berries — they lack sweetness and texture, making the salad bland.
Don't over-dress the fruit with heavy glaze or dressing — it makes the fruit soggy and masks the natural flavor.

110 kcal

Calories

2g

Protein

27g

Carbs

0g

Fat

4g

Fiber

0mg

Sodium