July 4 Fruit Salad
July 4 Fruit Salad is a colorful and refreshing patriotic dessert made with red, white, and blue fruits. It’s festive, healthy, and easy to prepare—perfect for barbecues, picnics, or any summer celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15–45 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 3 cups watermelon, cut into stars or cubes
- 2 apples or 2 bananas, chopped (for white fruit)
- Optional: 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Optional: 2 tbsp honey or lime juice drizzle
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
Wash and prep all fruit: hull and halve strawberries, rinse blueberries and raspberries, cut watermelon into stars or cubes, and chop apples or bananas.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine prepared fruit.
- If using, fold in mini marshmallows or drizzle with honey/lime juice.
- Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with mint leaves before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Bananas brown quickly—add just before serving if using.
- Lemon or lime juice helps keep apples or bananas from browning.
- Use star-shaped cookie cutters for watermelon to emphasize the patriotic theme.
- Best eaten fresh; leftovers last up to 2 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/july-4-fruit-salad/
