Patriotic Fruit Salad

This colorful Patriotic Fruit Salad combines fresh fruits coated in a sweet honey citrus sauce for a 4th of July side dish that everyone will love!

Fruit salad is a must-have at any summer barbecue or gathering. This Patriotic Fruit Salad consists of watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and pineapple coated in a honey-citrus dressing. Of course, you can easily swap out or add fruit to your liking! It's such an easy recipe and is a go-to side dish or dessert that is always a hit at our Memorial Day and 4th of July parties.

This Patriotic Fruit Salad couldn't be easier to make, and is a great patriotic side dish or dessert to share with your family or with friends at a Memorial Day or 4th of July party. Here's what you'll need:

(Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are found below)

watermelon - cut into even, bite-sized cubes
pineapple - fresh or canned, cut into cubes (or use canned cubed pineapple). Cut larger pineapple pieces into star shapes by hand or with a small cookie cutter
strawberries - Washed and cut in quarters
blueberries - wash well before combining with other fruits
raspberries - rinse well
honey - honey substitutes, like maple syrup, can also be used
lemon juice - use bottled or fresh lemon juice, lime juice, or orange juice
mint - adds a fresh, cool flavor that compliments the fruit

Other fruit options to add or replace with the ones listed above:

Bananas (will brown quickly)
White Peaches
Nectarines
Pears
Red Grapes
Green Grapes
Cherries
Apples (will brown quickly)
White Melons
Blackberries

You can also garnish the salad with shredded coconut, mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, sunflower seeds, or whipped cream. You will also need both small and large mixing bowls.

Wash, cut, and combine all of the fruit in a large mixing bowl. In a separate small mixing bowl, combine lemon juice and honey until the honey has dissolved. Pour the lemon-honey mixture over the fruit and toss to coat.

Cut pineapple into star shapes, either by hand or using a small star cookie cutter. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, if necessary, then top with the star-shaped pineapple pieces. Serve fruit salad immediately or cover and refrigerate.