Perfect Summer Fruit Salad Recipe
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Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

By: smile4nini 
"The perfect fruit salad for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator before I serve it. Enjoy. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (52)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  • 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 1 cup seedless grapes
  • 2 cups blueberries

Directions

  1. Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
  2. Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 155 | Total Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Absolutely wonderful! I made no changes or substitutions. I did use organic fruit and green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Normally I don’t care for “formal” fruit salads as they tend to include a lot of other stuff...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2011 by Carousel-Lady   view full review
I made this yesterday and it was the talk of the party. EVERYONE loved it. I did not change...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by Heidi   view full review
Excellent recipe! Be careful not to cook the sauce too long on the higher heat because it will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! This really is a "Perfect" Summer Fruit Salad! It's bursting with a ton of virbrant...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by dharma77   view full review
very good way to jazz up a simple fresh fruit salad without making it unhealthy. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by Emily   view full review
Great fruit salad! The sauce was enough to dress up the salad without adding a ton of extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2011 by Chook   view full review
Way too sweet. Does not need the brown sugar or vanilla. The fruit is sweet enough & has...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by KIMMBAH   view full review
This is terrific. Used the fruits I had on hand (pears, grapes, blackberries, oranges,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2011 by Diana   view full review
Made this for a party and came home with none. It was wonderful!!!

 

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