Fruit Salad Ingredients

This homemade fruit salad recipe yields a bright, eye-catching, and utterly mouthwatering treat that fits brunches, potlucks, summer barbecues, and light desserts alike.

Fruit Salad Ingredients

This fan-favorite recipe calls for just a handful of simple, easy-to-source ingredients, broken down below:

· For the sweet citrus glaze: Fresh-squeezed orange juice, fresh lemon juice, brown sugar, finely grated orange zest, freshly grated lemon zest, and pure vanilla extract

· Fresh fruit selection: Ripe pineapple, sweet strawberries, tender kiwis, ripe bananas, juicy seedless oranges, plump grapes, and sweet blueberries

The best part of this recipe is how fully customizable it is. You can easily leave out any fruits you don’t love, or swap in other in-season favorites you already have on hand to match your tastes.

What to Serve With Fruit Salad

This fruit salad is perfectly satisfying enjoyed on its own, with bright, vibrant fresh flavors that shine all on their own. If you want to elevate it into a richer, more indulgent dessert for special occasions, try serving it alongside a thick slice of buttery pound cake topped with a fluffy dollop of freshly whipped cream.

Can You Make Fruit Salad Ahead of Time?

Absolutely! This recipe is actually ideal for prepping ahead, because the fruit and glaze need time for their flavors to meld and deepen in the fridge before serving. For the best result, assemble the full salad the day before you plan to serve it, then store it in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy it.