Red Fruit Salad Recipe (2024)

Published: · Modified: by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This beautiful salad isn’t just for looks! The flavor will blow you away. Great for summer gatherings!

Red Fruit Salad Recipe (1)

My boys are funny. They make me laugh out loud at least a dozen times every day. I write every bit of their funnies down so that I never forget a single word of it. My three-year-old Sammy said something yesterday that will likely be in the top 3 of funniest things my boys ever said. If you follow me on Facebook, you know what’s coming.

My camera broke (boo), so I brought it to the repair shop with my boys in tow. The nice gentleman at the counter was writing down my information, and Elijah and Sammy were sitting together in a chair being silly and laughing. Sammy stopped laughing and spoke into the silence, “Mommy, are you going to take your pants off?” ..crickets chirping…. I have to give the man credit because he did not flinch. I shot Sammy a mortified and confused look. Then again, but louder this time, “MOMMY! Are you going to take your pants off?!” Oh my goodness! Where did this come from? What must this man think of me? That removing my pants in public is a common event? “Thank you, ma’am, I will give you a call when your camera is ready.”

As embarrassing as it was, I love it. These are the stories I will be telling to Sammy’s wife someday.

Red Fruit Salad Recipe (2)

Ok, this has absolutely nothing to do with the funniness of my boys, but you just have to make this red fruit salad. It is gorgeous and so yummy. The little hint of basil sends it into a whole new realm of yummy.

HOW TO PREPARE RED FRUIT SALAD

  • Grab a bag of Bing cherries and pit/chop a couple big handfuls of them until you have approximately 2 cups.
Red Fruit Salad Recipe (3)
  • Hull, rinse and chop two 16-oz. containers of fresh strawberries.
Red Fruit Salad Recipe (4)
  • Rinse three 6-oz. containers of fresh raspberries.
Red Fruit Salad Recipe (5)
  • Combine all of that delicious red fruit in a large bowl and set it aside for just a few minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine:

Juice from 1 lemon

2 tablespoons sugar

1 to 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Red Fruit Salad Recipe (6)
  • Mix well and drizzle over the fruit. Gently stir with a large spoon until the fruit is coated thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

RECIPE NOTES

  • This recipe makes a huge batch, so feel free to cut it in half.

I hope you enjoy it AND I hope you have a day filled with funnies.

Craving More Salads?

  • Strawberries, tomatoes, chicken and feta with balsamic vinegar make a great combination to put together this hearty Balsamic Chicken Salad with Strawberries salad.
  • Enjoy a vibrant fresh salad that fits the Whole30 in this Avocado Berry Salad that’s tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
  • This Mediterranean Pasta Salad has a light vinaigrette tossed with fresh crisp vegetables that’s perfect for a summer potluck!
Red Fruit Salad Recipe (7)

Red Fruit Salad Recipe (8)

Red Fruit Salad

This beautiful salad isn’t just for looks!

No ratings yet

Print Pin Rate

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 18

Calories: 50kcal

Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 3 6-oz. fresh raspberries rinsed
  • 2 16-oz. fresh strawberries hulled, rinsed and chopped
  • 2 cups Bing cherries pitted and chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Juice from 1 lemon

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the raspberries, strawberries and cherries. In a small bowl, combine the basil, sugar and lemon juice. Mix well and drizzle over fruit. Gently incorporate the liquid with a large spoon, being careful not to break the raspberries, until the fruit is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

Did you make this recipe?If you loved this recipe, please rate the recipe and leave a comment below!

« Oreo Caramel Frozen Yogurt Cake Recipe

Butterfinger Cookie Bars Recipe »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Red Fruit Salad Recipe (10)Amanda

    made this today with more cherries, less raspberries, and vanilla greek yogurt. (I didn't trust myself to attempt the lemon basil dressing" … but oh man was it good~~~~

    Reply

  2. Red Fruit Salad Recipe (11)Eftychia

    Delicious frtuit salad for this time of the year!

    Reply

  3. Red Fruit Salad Recipe (12)Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

    This looks so lovely!! Love this idea!

    Reply

  4. Red Fruit Salad Recipe (13)Megan Porta

    I asked him, Ed, but he just giggled. Two weeks ago, the four of us were eating out as a family and in the middle of the meal, Sammy said, "Hey Dad, what's the name of the restaurant where you took your pants off?!" I have NO IDEA where he got this idea about removing pants, but apparently he thinks this should be a regular thing. 🙂 Silly boy.

    Reply

  5. Red Fruit Salad Recipe (14)Ed

    Absolutely hysterical! Did you ever ask him why he asked you that question?

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Red Fruit Salad Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a red fruit often served in salad that starts with T? ›

Tomatoes are a significant source of umami flavor. They are consumed in diverse ways: raw or cooked, and in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. While tomatoes are fruits—botanically classified as berries—they are commonly used culinarily as a vegetable ingredient or side dish.

How do you take the bitterness out of fruit salad? ›

Salt and lemon juice also help a great deal, if you can't eat much salt use a bit more of the lemon. Garlic helps as well.

How do you make fruit salad not turn brown? ›

Coating them with an acidic juice such as lemon, orange, or pineapple juice. Use a commercial anti-darkening preparation with fruits, such as Fruit-Fresh®*, and follow the manufacturer's directions. Mix them with acidic fruits like oranges, tangerines, grapefruit and other citrus fruit or pineapple.

How to make fruit salad with Mickey in Dreamlight Valley? ›

Mickey will then give you a Stove, and you'll need to assemble the recipes for both Crackers and Fruit Salad. Use a few Wheat on its own to create the Crackers, and then Apples (and any other fruit if you have some) to create the Fruit Salad. Then go to Mickey and see what he thinks.

What is in a red fruit pie dreamlight valley? ›

Red Fruit Pie is made with Raspberry, Butter, and Wheat.

However, the game is still in early access and other red fruits might be added, making it possible to bake this pie with another ingredient.

What are all the red fruit? ›

Under the name of red fruits is a set of fruits of black or red color, mostly arranged in berries, like strawberry, cherry, red raspberry, black raspberry, blackberry, cranberry, blue-berry, blackcurrants, and grapes.

What are the four red fruits? ›

An energetic, sweet and zesty blend of of four ruby red fruits-sweet cherry, juicy redcurrant, delicious raspberry and the charming strawberry, blended into the fine black teas of Twinings.

Does sea salt make fruit salad taste better? ›

Fresh Mint: A few sprigs of fresh mint add brightness and flavor to this fruit salad! Flaky Salt: This is optional, but highly recommended! A pinch of sea salt perfectly compliments the sweetness of the fruit and brings this dish together.

Why do you put salt in fruit salad? ›

Adding salt to a fruit salad is not a common practice, as fruit salads are typically enjoyed for their natural sweetness and refreshing flavors. However, adding a small pinch of salt can sometimes enhance the taste of the fruits by subtly balancing the sweetness and bringing out the natural flavors.

Why is my fruit salad mushy? ›

If your fruit is properly ripe, dress no more than 30 minutes before so it doesn't mush; if it's still firm, you can dress up to three hours before. If it's about to fall apart because it's really that ripe, dress it like you would a soft lettuce—only at serving time.

What fruit does not go in fruit salad? ›

It should not contain EITHER apple or banana (although an apple-only salad would be fine)(I hate bananas). Here's the thing – when you add banana to a fruit salad, everything just ends up tasting like different textures of banana. And apple is way too texturally different to all the other fruits.

Why do you put lemon juice in fruit salad? ›

To prevent fruit salad from turning brown, you can toss the fruits in a mixture of citrus juice (like lemon or orange juice) before combining them, as the citric acid in the juice helps inhibit enzymatic browning by reducing the fruits' exposure to oxygen,” she says.

How do you make crudités in Disney Dreamlight Valley? ›

To make crudites in Disney Dreamlight Valley, you simply need one vegetable. This can be any vegetable, such as a carrot or a mushroom. Simply whack one vegetable in a pot and press cook. Crudites will appear in your inventory once the cooking animation is complete.

How to make ratatouille in Dreamlight Valley? ›

To make ratatouille in Disney Dreamlight Valley, you'll need to bring the following ingredients to any of the stoves/hobs in the game: eggplant (AKA aubergine), zucchini (AKA courgette), onion, tomato, and the spice of your choice. Simply chuck those food items into any active hob and your job will be done.

Where to find fruit salad dreamlight valley? ›

Here's where you can find all the required items: Fruits such as Lemons, Strawberries, Cactoberries, Pineapple, Cherries, Blueberries, and more can be found growing in The Docks, The Oasis, The Borderlands, Forest of Valor, The Grasslands, and Frosted Heights.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Jonah Leffler

Last Updated:

Views: 6209

Rating: 4.4 / 5 (45 voted)

Reviews: 92% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Jonah Leffler

Birthday: 1997-10-27

Address: 8987 Kieth Ports, Luettgenland, CT 54657-9808

Phone: +2611128251586

Job: Mining Supervisor

Hobby: Worldbuilding, Electronics, Amateur radio, Skiing, Cycling, Jogging, Taxidermy

Introduction: My name is Jonah Leffler, I am a determined, faithful, outstanding, inexpensive, cheerful, determined, smiling person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.