Fruit Salad with Citrus Syrup (Printable)

Fresh seasonal fruits lightly coated in orange-lemon citrus syrup for a naturally sweet and refreshing finish.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
03 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
04 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 cup blueberries

→ Citrus Syrup

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Hull and slice strawberries, cut pineapple into bite-sized pieces, halve grapes, peel and slice kiwi. Place all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl along with blueberries.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and honey or agave syrup until thoroughly combined.
03 - Pour the citrus syrup over the prepared fruits and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
04 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The citrus syrup wakes up every single fruit flavor without overwhelming them
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like you put real thought into it
  • You can eat it for breakfast dessert or as a midnight snack straight from the fridge
02 -
  • Add delicate fruits like bananas right before serving or they will turn brown and sad
  • The citrus syrup is what keeps this from just being a bowl of random fruit so do not skip it
  • Leftovers rarely exist but they will keep for one day in an airtight container
03 -
  • Cut all fruit into similar sizes so every spoonful has a bit of everything
  • Letting it sit for fifteen minutes before serving helps the flavors meld together
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