Fresh Fruit Salad
This Fresh Fruit Salad is a colorful, juicy bowl of goodness that comes together in just minutes. It’s perfect for breakfast, a healthy snack, or a light dessert. The mix of bananas, grapes, oranges, pineapple, and mango creates a refreshing blend of sweetness and tropical flavor. You can enjoy it plain or finish it with a light honey or orange juice glaze for extra shine and taste.
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup red grapes
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 mango, diced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or orange juice (optional glaze)
Instructions
Start by preparing all your fruit. Slice the bananas into even rounds. If your grapes are large, you can leave them whole or slice them in half for easier eating. Separate the mandarin orange segments and make sure there are no seeds. Cut the pineapple into bite-sized chunks, and dice the mango if you’re using it.
Place all the prepared fruit into a large mixing bowl. Gently toss the fruit together using a large spoon or spatula. Be careful not to mash the bananas — the goal is to combine everything while keeping the fruit pieces whole and fresh.
If you’d like a sweeter, slightly glossy finish, drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey or orange juice over the fruit. Toss again very gently so the glaze coats the fruit lightly. This step is optional, but it adds a nice touch of flavor and moisture.
Once everything is mixed, transfer the fruit salad to a serving bowl. You can serve it immediately for a crisp, juicy texture, or chill it in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and the salad to become extra refreshing.
This fruit salad is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan (if you skip the honey or use a vegan alternative). It’s also kid-friendly and makes a great addition to picnics, brunch spreads, and lunchboxes.
For best results, enjoy the salad the same day you make it. If storing, cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 24 hours, though the bananas may soften slightly.
Simple, colorful, sweet, and refreshing — this Fresh Fruit Salad is the kind of recipe you’ll want to make again and again.