Refreshing Fruit Salad with Citrus Syrup (Printable version)

Fresh seasonal fruits lightly dressed with citrus syrup for a vibrant, healthy treat.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
03 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
04 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 cup blueberries

→ Citrus Syrup

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Hull and slice strawberries, cut pineapple into bite-sized pieces, halve the grapes, peel and slice kiwi, and rinse blueberries. Place all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, and honey or agave syrup until fully combined and smooth.
03 - Pour the citrus syrup over the prepared fruits. Gently toss everything together using a serving spoon until all pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled presentation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The citrus syrup wakes up every fruit is natural sweetness without overpowering anything
  • It is one of those rare desserts that feels indulgent while being completely guilt free
02 -
  • Add delicate fruits like bananas right before serving so they do not turn brown or mushy
  • The citrus syrup actually helps cut fruit stay fresh and colorful for hours
03 -
  • Let the citrus syrup come to room temperature before tossing if you have refrigerated it
  • Gently pat wet fruits like berries dry before adding so your salad does not become watery
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