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Simple Red White and Blue Fruit Salad

Easy Red White and Blue Fruit Salad

This simple red white and blue fruit salad is the perfect easy summer side dish for BBQs, pool parties, and 4th of July celebrations. Made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and cute apple stars, this patriotic fruit salad comes together in minutes and looks so festive on the table.

Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Pink Lady apple, sliced and cut into star shapes
  • 1 pound strawberries, quartered
  • 1 pound blueberries

Optional Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional) Use up to 1+ tablespoon for a sweeter salad

Instructions

  1. Rinse the strawberries well, pat them dry, and quarter them. Add the strawberries to a large mixing bowl.

  2. Wash the blueberries and add them to the bowl with the strawberries. Toss gently to combine.

  3. Wash and slice the Pink Lady apple. Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut the apple slices into stars.

  4. Add the apple stars to the bowl with the strawberries and blueberries. Toss everything gently so the fruit stays intact.

  5. If you're making the optional dressing, mix together the all of the ingredients and toss with the fruit.

  6. Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve cold and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

  • Chill before serving for the best flavor
  • Use fresh berries for the prettiest presentation
  • Cut the apple stars right before serving for maximum freshness
  • Great for summer parties and BBQs
  • Easy to customize with extra fruit or a honey lime drizzle