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The Very Best Fruit Salad

The Very Best Fruit Salad

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Indulge in the refreshing delight of The Very Best Fruit Salad, a vibrant medley that brightens up any gathering! Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a satisfying snack, this fruit salad combines an array of sweet and tart fruits with a luscious glaze that enhances every bite. Bursting with color and flavor, it’s not just delicious; it’s also nutritious! With simple preparation steps and fresh seasonal ingredients, you’ll impress friends and family while enjoying a wholesome treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 pineapple (chopped)
  • 2 cups purple grapes (halved)
  • 2 cups green grapes (halved)
  • 1 pound strawberries (hulled and quartered)
  • 5 kiwi (peeled and quartered)
  • 2 large mangos (chopped)
  • 10 ounces blueberries
  • 6 ounces raspberries (optional)
  • 2 cans mandarin oranges (drained)
  • Fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine apricot preserves, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice to make the glaze.
  2. Add chopped pineapple to the glaze.
  3. Halve purple and green grapes; add to the bowl.
  4. Hull strawberries and cut them into quarters; mix into the salad.
  5. Peel kiwis, slice them in half, then quarter before adding.
  6. Chop mangos and incorporate them into the mixture.
  7. Gently stir in blueberries and optional raspberries.
  8. Drain mandarin oranges and fold them into the salad.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with mint if desired.

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