Summer Time Fruit Salad Recipe
Overview:
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Summer Time Fruit Salad! Itβs bursting with a delightful combination of tropical fruits, citrusy notes, and crisp apples, making it perfect for potlucks, brunches, or any summer gathering. This recipe is not only quick and easy but also healthy and kid-friendly.
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Serves: Makes a large bowl
Ingredients:
- 4 golden delicious apples, diced
- 4 Red Delicious apples, diced
- 2 cups green seedless grapes
- 2 cups red seedless grapes
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust according to taste)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Fruit:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced golden delicious apples, Red Delicious apples, green seedless grapes, red seedless grapes, pineapple chunks, and drained mandarin oranges.
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Make the Dressing:
- In another mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and sugar until smooth and well combined. Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference for sweetness.
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Combine and Serve:
- Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed fruit in the large bowl.
- Gently toss the fruit and dressing together until all the fruit is evenly coated with the dressing.
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Serve Immediately:
- Transfer the fruit salad to a serving dish or individual bowls.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Summer Time Fruit Salad!
This fruit salad is not only quick to make but also a delightful addition to any summer meal or gathering. Its combination of fresh apples, grapes, pineapple, and mandarin oranges, tossed in a creamy dressing, ensures it will be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish on hot summer days.
