This is not your average fruit salad. This one's showing up to the cookout with some sparkle. We've got all the red, white, and blue vibes going on, plus a light little lemon-honey dressing that takes it from “just fruit” to “please bring that again next year.” I make this every 4th of July, but honestly it's great all summer long. It's quick to throw together, super refreshing on a hot day, and looks like you tried, even if you cut the pineapple stars while hiding in the kitchen with your iced coffee. No judgment.
How to Make Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
There's something about a red, white, and blue fruit salad that just feels like summer. This one's got all the good stuff, juicy watermelon, sweet pineapple, fresh berries, and it's tossed in a quick lemon-honey dressing that gives it a little something extra without making it soggy. The pineapple stars are optional but highly encouraged if you want to win Most Festive at the party. Yeah!
I usually make this in the morning and let it chill in the fridge while we're getting everything else ready. It's cold, it's refreshing, and it magically disappears before anything else on the table. You could even add some fresh mint or unsweetened coconut flakes if you're feeling fancy, but it's just as good as-is.
Whether you're headed to a backyard BBQ or just hanging out with the kids in the blow-up pool, this is one of those easy wins. It takes less than 15 minutes to throw together, and it looks like summer on a plate.
Ingredients You'll Need For This Recipe
- ⅔ cup blueberries
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 1 cup watermelon, cubed
- ½ cup pineapple, cubed, plus extra for star-shaped slices
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon zero sugar honey substitute (I used Besti brand)
Step By Step Instructions
- Start by thoroughly washing the blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. After washing, gently pat the berries dry with a paper towel. Cut the strawberries into quarters, removing the stems. In a large mixing bowl, carefully combine the quartered strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cubed watermelon, and pineapple.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the lemon juice and honey substitute. Stir well until the honey substitute is fully dissolved into the lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the fruits in the large bowl.
- Gently toss everything together, making sure the lemon- honey substitute mixture coats the fruit evenly. Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve the fruit salad topped with the star-shaped pineapple slices and fresh mint for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.
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Tips and Tricks
Don't skip drying the berries – If your berries are still wet, the salad gets watery fast. Pat them dry with a paper towel before mixing everything together.
Use a cookie cutter for the pineapple stars – A small star-shaped cookie cutter works great on pineapple rings. Or, slice thick rounds and punch out the stars by hand if you're in a crafting mood.
Make it right before serving – This fruit salad is best fresh. You can prep the fruit ahead, but wait to toss it with the dressing until you’re about ready to eat. It keeps in the fridge for a few hours but will start to soften overnight.
I hope this fruity little salad makes its way to your summer table. It's easy, festive, and honestly just fun to eat. If you make it, tag me so I can see your cute pineapple stars! xoxo Olivia
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Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup blueberries
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 1 cup watermelon cubed
- ½ cup pineapple cubed, plus extra for star-shaped slices
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon zero sugar honey substitute (Note 1)
Instructions
- Start by thoroughly washing the blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. After washing, gently pat the berries dry with a paper towel. Cut the strawberries into quarters, removing the stems. In a large mixing bowl, carefully combine the quartered strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cubed watermelon, and pineapple.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the lemon juice and honey substitute. Stir well until the honey substitute is fully dissolved into the lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the fruits in the large bowl.
- Gently toss everything together, making sure the lemon- honey substitute mixture coats the fruit evenly. Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve the fruit salad topped with the star-shaped pineapple slices and fresh mint for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.
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