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Patriotic Fruit Salad

Patriotic Fruit Salad to Brighten Your Summer Celebrations

This Patriotic Fruit Salad combines juicy strawberries, blueberries, and star-shaped apples for a refreshing summer treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Salad
  • 2 cups strawberries fresh, in-season
  • 2 cups blueberries fresh
  • 2 medium apples Pink Lady or Fuji suggested
For Sweetening
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional, to taste
For Garnish
  • 1 sprig mint fresh
For Serving
  • 1 cup whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Equipment

  • large serving bowl
  • star-shaped cookie cutter
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Patriotic Fruit Salad
  1. Wash the apples thoroughly under cool water. Slice them lengthwise into 5-7 even pieces to create star shapes. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out stars from the apple slices.
  2. Combine the freshly sliced strawberries and blueberries in a large serving bowl. Optionally, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of sugar over the mixture and toss gently.
  3. Arrange the star-shaped apple slices on top of the salad.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use only fresh, in-season fruits for the best flavor. Optionally, add other berries or dip apple stars in lemon juice to prevent browning.

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