This 4th of July fruit salad recipe has red, white and, blue fruits comprised of fresh berries, red grapes and juicy watermelon, with some star shapes made from white peaches and fresh lemon juice and a touch of mint. It’s a delicious and easy side dish for your July 4th picnic.
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4th of July Fruit Salad Recipe
As America prepares to celebrate Independence Day, we plansummer picnics, fireworks, and of course, delicious, patriotic food- like a Patriotic Layer Cake with red, white andblue layers!
Colorful fruit is visually appealing and refreshing on a hot summer day, so don’t look further than this red, white, and blue fruit salad. This recipe is a bit similar to myEasy Italian Fruit Salad (Macedonia) because I use fresh lemon juice in it too.
Obviously, this fruit salad is perfect for other patriotic holidays like Memorial Day weekend, Flag Day and Labor Day too.
This vibrant dish not only pays homage to the colors of the American flag but also showcases the bountiful flavors of summer’s best, juicy fruits. This easy-to-make patriotic fruit salad recipe will be the star of your July 4th picnic.
Creating a red, white, and blue fruit salad is as simple as selecting a colorful array of fruits, with fresh berries that represent the patriotic palette. I’ll give you some ideas of what you can use, especially for the white fruits.
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Ideas for Red, White andBlue Fruits
- Red Fruits:Sweet strawberries, raspberries,juicy watermelon, cherries, orred grapes.
- White Fruit:White peaches, anjou pears orwhite melonwhich as a bright yellow rind and is in thehoneydew melonfamily.
- Blue Fruits:Juicy blueberries, blackberries, or dark purple grapes.
Ingredients
*The printable, full recipe is in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- strawberries
- raspberries
- watermelon
- red grapes
- white peaches
- blueberries
- blackberries
- lemon juice or lime juice
- mint leaves (optional)
Watermelon is a staple at summer barbecues so it’s a must for a patriotic fruit salad recipe. It’s RED, ripe and delicious. Plus, it adds juices that pair well with the fresh berries. Also, add a touch of lemon juice to give this fruit salad a nice citrus touch.
I’ve added a few sprinkles of chopped fresh mint to this recipe but, feel free to omit if you wish.
Star Cookie Cutters
Use a smallstar-shaped cookie cutterto cut thewatermelon slicesor makewhite starswithwhite fruitwhich is what I did. I used white peaches to make the stars for this recipe.
This adds a nice patriotic touch if you’ve got a little extra time. Alternatively, you can make stars out of the watermelon much easier.
How to MakeWhite Stars
As I’ve mentioned above, you can usewhite melon, white peaches, anjou pears to makewhite starsfor your patriotic fruit salad.
For white peaches or anjou pears: Stand them up straight and cut them on the side to make long slices. It may be easier to cut the peach in half and remove the pit, so you don’t cut into it. Use asmall star cookie cutterfor this.
Summary Instructions
*The printable, full recipe is in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Rinse all fruits and mint thoroughly. Remove any stems from strawberries or seeds from watermelon as necessary.
- Cut the watermelon into uniform bite-sized pieces. It will look more visually appealing thandifferent sizes. Cut strawberries into slices.
- Add to large Bowl: watermelon pieces, red grapes, blueberries, black raspberries (reserve some blackberries to place on top), and strawberries.
- Then, chop the mint and add to the bowl.
- Next, squeeze two tablespoons of freshlemon juiceand add it to the bowl.
- Then, using a big spoon, stir it. Garnish it with extra mint leaves and put remaining black berries on top.
Red, White and Blue Layering
Alternatively, you can layer the red, white andblue fruitsto create a striking display of colors reminiscent of theAmerican flag.
In a big clear glass or plastic bowl, begin by layering thered fruitsat the bottom of a large serving bowl or platter, followed by the white fruits, and finally, theblue fruitson top.
This may be a good option if you don’t have time to cut out white stars. Plus, if you’re having trouble finding white fruit, honeydew melon will work with a layered salad because it won’t be as obvious that it’s greenish when it’s in the bowl.
Substitutions and Additions
- Add chopped fresh basil instead of mint.
- If lemon isn’t your thing, you can use 2 tablespoons of freshlime juiceor 1/4 cup of pineapple juice ororange juice.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes over the top of the fruit salad for added flavor and texture.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of honey or agave syrup to the lemon or lime juice to make a citrus dressing for an added burst of flavor.
Presentation
Serve the Red, White, andBlue Fruit Saladin a decorative patrioticlarge bowlon ice to keep it from spoiling atsummer picnics. Cover it withcollapsible meshto keep the bugs off it.
Storage
Store leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days for maximum freshness.
Conclusion
This 4th of July, excite your guests with a red, white, and blue fruit salad that celebrates the spirit of America’s independence while delighting their taste buds with the vibrant flavors of summer.
Whether enjoyed as a refreshing side dish atsummer barbecuesor as a healthy dessert option, this it’s theperfect additionto add to yoursummer barbecuesand is sure to be a hit with friends and family alike.
So get your ingredients and make this festive fruit salad to celebrate our great country.
Happy Independence Day!
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July 4th Fruit Salad
This 4th of July fruit salad recipe has red, white and, blue fruits comprised of fresh berries, red grapes and juicy watermelon, with some star shapes made from white peaches and fresh lemon juice and a touch of mint
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword july 4th fruit salad
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 10
Calories 90cal
Author Joanne Schweitzer
Equipment
1 1 1/2 inch star cookie cutter
Ingredients
- 8 cups watermelon chunks
- 1 lb ripe strawberries or 1 qt
- 3/4 cup blackberries or 6 oz container
- 3/4 cup blueberries or 6 oz container
- 15 red grapes
- 2 large white peaches
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 8 mint leaves, chopped optional
- 1 spring of fresh mint leaves optional for garnish
Instructions
First, cut the watermelon into chunks and add it to a large bowl.
Then, cut clean and hull the strawberries. Slice them and add them to the bowl.
Next, rinse the red grapes, blueberries and black raspberries and add them to the bowl.
Then, peel the peaches. Slice them to get two full, round slices (or more if you can) from each peach. Use the small star cookie cutter to cut out star-shapes. If they come out a little off, use a knife to fix them.
Then, add fresh lemon juice (1 1/2 tbsp) to the bowl.
Next, add the chopped mint and stir. Garnish with mint sprig, if desired.
Notes
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to five days for maximum freshness.
Ideas for Red, White andBlue Fruits
- Red Fruits:Sweet strawberries, raspberries,juicy watermelon, cherries, orred grapes.
- White Fruit:White peaches, anjou pears orwhite melonwhich as a bright yellow rind and is in thehoneydew melonfamily.
- Blue Fruits:Juicy blueberries, blackberries, or dark purple grapes.
Nutrition
Calories: 90cal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
