Description
This July 4th Fruit Salad is a vibrant and refreshing addition to your Independence Day celebrations. Bursting with red, white, and blue fruits, it not only looks festive but also delivers a delightful explosion of flavors. Perfect for summer barbecues and picnics, this salad features juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, and tart blueberries, all brightened with a splash of zesty lemon juice and the aromatic touch of fresh mint. The star-shaped peach slices add a playful twist that will impress your guests while keeping your dish light and healthy. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this fruit salad is customizable to fit your taste preferences and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups watermelon chunks
- 1 lb ripe strawberries
- 3/4 cup blackberries
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 15 red grapes
- 2 large white peaches
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Optional: 8 chopped mint leaves
Instructions
- Cut watermelon into chunks and place in a large bowl.
- Hull and slice strawberries; add to the bowl.
- Rinse blackberries, blueberries, and grapes; add them to the bowl.
- Peel peaches, slice, and use a small star cookie cutter to create star shapes; add to the bowl.
- Pour fresh lemon juice over the fruit mixture.
- Stir in chopped mint gently; garnish with mint sprigs if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg