Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad

Fresh strawberries, blueberries, and bananas mixed in a tangy but sweet honey lime dressing make this Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad recipe the perfect 4th of July side dish, Memorial Day dessert, or Labor Day snack. It’s a simple but delicious dish that leaves a memorable impression!

This recipe sounded to good to be true with it’s simple ingredients and delightful dressing however, I was wrong. This red, white, and blue fruit salad had all my kids loving every bite. They literally talked about how great it tasted. “Best fruit ever!” “This dish is amazing!” I loved the simplicity of it all! The honey and lime dressing compliments the subtle sweetness of the strawberries, blueberries, and bananas perfectly with its zesty flavor, leaving you wanting one more bite of this fresh fruit salad.

How to Make a Simple Fruit Salad That Tastes Great

This simple Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad takes 10 minutes to prepare — from cleaning the fruit to a quick toss in a homemade dressing to a finished dish for a delicious, healthy side dish or snack that satisfies all ages!

Ingredients for Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad

• 32 ounces(2- 16 ounce containers) of fresh strawberries
• 11 ounces (1 pint) of blueberries
• 4 ripe bananas
• 1/8 cup honey
• 1 lime, juiced
  • As a busy mom, we don’t usually stock limes at our house, so I often use lime juice. The fruit salad still tastes scrumptious with a tad less work!

Directions for Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad

First, wash and cut the strawberries in half and rinse the blueberries. Then, cut the bananas into thick, chunky slices. Thickly sliced bananas will not break down and turn to mush when stirred.

Next, whisk the honey and lime juice together in a large bowl.

Add the strawberries, blueberries, and bananas and lightly toss until all fruit is coated in the dressing. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Can you make Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad in advance?

Yes, I recommend making this up to 4-5 hours in advance. However, I would wait to cut and add the bananas until right before serving.

Save time the day of the party by prepping the strawberries, blueberries, and the fruit salad dressing the night before.

This is a great recipe for large crowds and summer holiday parties. When fruit is in season, this red, white, and blue fruit salad looks like a million bucks but is very affordable!

Storing Fruit Salad

This easy fruit salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The fruit will soften and slightly brown the longer it sits.

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