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Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad

Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad for a Refreshing Start to Your Day

A vibrant and refreshing Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad, perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare ahead of time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit
  • 1 medium Pineapple reserve juice for dressing
  • 2 medium Bananas add just before serving, toss with lemon juice after cutting
  • 2 cups Grapes mix red or green varieties
  • 2 medium Oranges segment for easier eating
  • 2 medium Apples Honeycrisp or Fuji preferred, toss in lemon juice after slicing
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar adjust based on sweetness of fruits
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch ensure well whisked
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice main liquid for dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice adds brightness and helps prevent browning

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by draining the canned pineapple and reserving its juice for the dressing. Slice the bananas, halve the grapes, segment the oranges, and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss the banana and apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning. Combine all the fruits in a large mixing bowl and gently stir.
  2. In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar and cornstarch together until well combined. Add the reserved pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice into the mixture. Stir over medium heat until it simmers, about 2 minutes, until the dressing thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  3. Once the dressing has cooled slightly, pour it over the fruit mixture in the bowl and gently fold the fruits and dressing together without mashing the fruits.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Before serving, take the salad out of the refrigerator and give it a light toss. Let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Prepare the salad up to 24 hours in advance, but mix the dressing with the fruits just a few hours before serving for best flavor.

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