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This fruit salad includes an array of colorful and healthy fruits and a simply sweet dressing!

Fruit salad recipe served in a white bowl.

We Love Fresh Fruit!

We love fruit side dishes for any meal, which is why we love this fruit salad recipe, especially in the summertime!

Salad is the best dish to bring to a party, picnic, or BBQ. It’s a perfect pairing for any summer dinner, especially when it’s filled all of your favorite fruits – like this one!

Why we love it:

  • Dressing. If you’ve never tried a fruit salad dressing, you’re going to love it! It’s a fruit salad game changer.
  • Healthy. This easy salad recipe is lightly dressed and filled with a variety of fruits (which are easy to change up based on preference) ๐Ÿ˜‰
  • Beautiful. The rainbow of colors is visually appealing and delicious to eat. Change it up with seasonal fruits for a perfect spring salad idea or summer salad recipe.
  • Prepped in minutes. We love how simple this easy fruit salad recipe is to put together, and especially how yummy it is!
Chopped Fruit in bowl for fruit salad recipe.

Ingredients

  • ยผ cup packed brown sugar – light or dark brown sugar, or use ยผ cup honey for a natural sweetener
  • ยผ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice fresh squeezed or bottled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups green grapes
  • 2 cups red grapes
  • 1-2 cups cubed pineapple fresh pineapple is best, but canned pineapple chunks also work
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 cup sliced kiwi
  • other favorite fruits – use other fruits that are in season; they tend to be fresher and more cost-effective. Some ideas include cherries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, and mandarin oranges

How to make fruit salad

  1. DRESSING. Bring ยผ cup packed brown sugar, ยผ cup pineapple juice, and 2 tablespoons orange juice to a boil in a small pot over medium-high heat.
    • Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and let cool.
  2. FRUIT. Combine 2 cups each of green and red grapes, 1-2 cups cubed pineapple, 1 cup each of sliced strawberries, blackberries, and sliced kiwi in a large bowl.
  3. SERVE. Pour dressing over fruit, toss to coat and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Fruit salad recipe served in a white bowl.
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5 from 52 votes

Fruit Salad Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
This fruit salad recipe includes an array of colorful and healthy fruits, making it a delicious side dish for any meal.
Servings: 10
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients 

  • ยผ cup packed brown sugar
  • ยผ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups green grapes
  • 2 cups red grapes
  • 1-2 cups cubed pineapple
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 cup sliced kiwi

Instructions 

  • Bring packed brown sugar, pineapple juice, and orange juice to a boil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add vanilla and let cool.
  • Combine green and red grapes, cubed pineapple, sliced strawberries, blackberries, and sliced kiwi in a large bowl.
  • Pour dressing over fruit, toss to coat, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

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Notes

Make this salad up to one day in advance. Let the fruit salad chill in the fridge overnight, or until you’re ready to serve it. Do not add the dressing until closer to serving.
STORE any leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
FREEZE. Thawed leftovers will be mushy and unappetizing. Store any extras in freezer Ziploc bags to add the fruit to your smoothies.
Variations.ย Add a little extra sweetness by mixing some mini marshmallows or toasted coconut into your fruit salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 98kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.04g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 4mg, Potassium: 236mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 104IU, Vitamin C: 37mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

  • Donโ€™t toss together too many fruits, stick to 4-6 different fruits in a salad.
  • Use equal amounts of each type of fruit and cut them all to bite sizes.
  • Choose fruits with different colors and textures. 
  • Garnish with fresh herbs. Fresh mint pairs well with citrus, and fresh basil is great with berries.
  • Avoid using fruit with a high water content, such as watermelon. Bananas tend to get soggy and slimy, avoid these, or add them right before serving.
  • The sugar syrup will begin drawing out the natural juices in the fruits, so avoid tossing in the dressing too soon or storing leftovers for too long.
  • Some fruits are treated by using Ballโ€™s Fresh Fruit powder or soaking them in water with lemon juice or lime juice. However, none of the fruits listed on the recipe card are prone to browning.
  • Add a little extra texture and sweetness with some mini marshmallows, maraschino cherries, or toasted coconut mixed into your fruit salad. Top with Whipped Cream or Cool Whip.
  • Make this salad up to one day in advance. Let the fresh fruit salad chill in the fridge overnight, or until you’re ready to serve it. Do not add the dressing until closer to serving.
  • Store leftover best fruit salad recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
  • Freezing is not ideal to use as a salad as thawed leftovers will be mushy and unappetizing. However, frozen fruit can be placed in a freezer Ziploc bag and added to your smoothies.

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My name is Kristyn and Iโ€™m the mom of SIX stinkinโ€™ cute kids and the wife to my smokinโ€™ hot hubby, Lo. My momโ€™s maiden name is Luna, and Iโ€™m one of the many crafty โ€œLilโ€™ Lunasโ€ in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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33 Comments

  1. Cathy says:

    5 stars
    The orange and pineapple juice combo brought all the flavors of this fruit salad together. We loved it.

  2. Sara Welch says:

    5 stars
    This was such a cool and refreshing salad that does not disappoint! Turned out fresh, easy and delicious; the best summer salad, indeed!

  3. Ash says:

    5 stars
    This was a refreshing treat! The pineapple and orange juice added a tangy sweetness that tied everything together. I made it for a family picnic, and it disappeared quickly!

  4. Dee says:

    Had a couple of apples, small bag of large seedless green grapes, and a jar of maraschino cherries. Peeled & diced up the apples into a bowl of real salty water, quartered the grapes, sliced the cherries stirred in your dressing..dressing is the star!

  5. Dawn says:

    5 stars
    Delicious! I took this to a potluck and it was devoured!

  6. Nunya says:

    For people who may be new to all this…you might want to say ‘seedless’ grapes

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thanks for the feedback!

  7. Lynell says:

    5 stars
    This fruit salad looks easy and delicious. My kind of cooking!!!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Mine too! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      1. Dana Johnson says:

        Can you make the sauce a day ahead and mix together and chill the following day.

  8. Melissa says:

    5 stars
    Bright, flavorful and so delicious!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thanks for giving the recipe a try!