Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Perfect Summer Fruit Salad
210 min.
10
151kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our Perfect Summer Fruit Salad, a refreshing and vibrant dish that promises to dazzle your taste buds and impress your guests. This delectable creation is not only a feast for the eyes but also a guilt-free indulgence, boasting a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free profile. Perfectly suited for a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack, this fruit salad is a versatile addition to any meal.

Crafted with love and the finest ingredients, our recipe yields a generous serving for ten individuals, ensuring that every palate is pampered. Each bite is a symphony of flavors and textures, with a caloric breakdown that leans heavily towards carbohydrates, the backbone of energy, with a modest contribution from protein and fat, making it a nutritious choice for a light meal or a refreshing dessert.

The star of this recipe is, undeniably, the array of fresh fruits that come together in a harmonious blend. From the tropical flair of bananas and pineapple to the tartness of blueberries and strawberries, every fruit is carefully selected to complement the others. The dressing, a zesty citrus concoction infused with brown sugar and vanilla, ties everything together with a ribbon of sweetness and a hint of tanginess.

Preparation is a breeze, requiring a total time of 210 minutes, including chilling time, which allows the flavors to meld and intensify. The effort is well worth it, as this fruit salad is sure to become a staple at your summer gatherings, a bright and cheerful start to any meal, or a cooling respite on a warm day.

Dive into the sweetness of summer with our Perfect Summer Fruit Salad. It's more than just a dish; it's a celebration of nature's bounty, a testament to the joy of simple pleasures, and a reminder of the beauty of sharing a meal with those we love.

Ingredients

  •  banana sliced
  • cups blueberries 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • cup grapes seedless
  •  kiwi fruit peeled sliced
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.7 cup orange juice fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange zest grated
  •  cranberry-orange relish peeled
  • cups pineapple fresh cubed
  • cups strawberries hulled sliced
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
  3. Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries.
  4. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories151kcal
Protein4.32%
Fat3.11%
Carbs92.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.66
Glycemic Load
12.97
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.589565256368%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.99mg
Petunidin
9.36mg
Delphinidin
10.58mg
Malvidin
20.01mg
Pelargonidin
7.16mg
Peonidin
6.02mg
Catechin
4.62mg
Epigallocatechin
0.42mg
Epicatechin
0.39mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.43mg
Hesperetin
10.29mg
Naringenin
4.55mg
Luteolin
0.31mg
Kaempferol
0.99mg
Myricetin
0.45mg
Quercetin
2.86mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:151.05kcal
7.55%
Fat:0.57g
0.88%
Saturated Fat:0.08g
0.52%
Carbohydrates:38.11g
12.7%
Net Carbohydrates:33.78g
12.28%
Sugar:27.93g
31.04%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:5.28mg
0.23%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:1.78g
3.55%
Vitamin C:85.15mg
103.22%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.25%
Vitamin K:19.98µg
19.03%
Fiber:4.33g
17.32%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.75%
Potassium:412.04mg
11.77%
Folate:43.67µg
10.92%
Copper:0.17mg
8.73%
Magnesium:30.13mg
7.53%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.5%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.26%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.96%
Vitamin B3:0.92mg
4.62%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.37%
Calcium:42.72mg
4.27%
Phosphorus:40.67mg
4.07%
Vitamin A:187.93IU
3.76%
Iron:0.63mg
3.49%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.75%
Selenium:0.85µg
1.21%
Source:Allrecipes