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The Very Best Fruit Salad

The Very Best Fruit Salad
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The Very Best Fruit Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates the natural sweetness of seasonal fruits. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or as a light dessert, this fruit salad combines a delightful array of flavors and textures. The simple glaze made from apricot preserves and lemon zest enhances the fruits’ innate flavors, making every bite a burst of freshness. Whether served in individual cups or family-style, this salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

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 kiwis (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 mixing bowl, combine apricot preserves, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth to create the glaze.
  2. Add chopped pineapple to the bowl with the glaze.
  3. Halve both purple and green grapes and add them.
  4. Hull and quarter strawberries before mixing them in.
  5. Peel kiwis, cut them into quarters, and add to the mixture.
  6. Chop mangos around the pit, score the flesh, then scoop it into pieces before adding to the bowl.
  7. Gently fold in blueberries, optional raspberries, and drained mandarin oranges.
  8. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving. Garnish with fresh mint if desired.

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