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The Very Best Fruit Salad

The Very Best Fruit Salad

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The Very Best Fruit Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings together an array of seasonal fruits, all enhanced by a luscious apricot glaze. Perfect for summer BBQs, cozy potlucks, or as a healthy snack, this fruit salad celebrates natural sweetness while providing a beautiful presentation for any occasion. With minimal preparation time and simple steps, you can create a delightful medley that appeals to everyone. Whether served on its own or paired with yogurt or grilled proteins, this fruit salad is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 pineapple (chopped)
  • 2 cups purple grapes (halved)
  • 2 cups green grapes (halved)
  • 1 pound strawberries (hulled and quartered)
  • 5 kiwi (peeled and quartered)
  • 2 large mangos (chopped)
  • 10 ounces blueberries
  • 6 ounces raspberries (optional)
  • 2 cans mandarin oranges (drained)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine apricot preserves, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed.
  2. Add chopped pineapple to the bowl.
  3. Halve the purple and green grapes and gently fold them into the mixture.
  4. Hull and quarter the strawberries; add them to the bowl.
  5. Peel and chop the kiwi into quarters before including them.
  6. Slice and chop the mangos before adding them in.
  7. Gently mix in blueberries, raspberries if desired, and drained mandarin oranges.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a short time before serving.

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