Fresh Fruit Salad with Citrus Syrup (Print-Friendly)

Fresh seasonal fruits tossed in light citrus syrup for natural sweetness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
03 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
04 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 cup blueberries

→ Citrus Syrup

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Hull and slice strawberries, cut pineapple into bite-sized pieces, halve grapes, peel and slice kiwi. Combine all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and honey or agave syrup until completely dissolved and well combined.
03 - Pour the citrus syrup over the prepared fruits. Gently toss everything together using a large spoon until all pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. For extra flavor, add fresh mint leaves or lime zest just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The citrus syrup wakes up every fruit natural sweetness without overpowering them
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like you put real thought into it
  • You can assemble it hours ahead and it actually gets better as the flavors mingle
02 -
  • Bananas will brown and apples will oxidize so add those right before serving if you use them
  • The syrup amount seems tiny but trust it, too much liquid makes everything soggy
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife for clean cuts that help the fruit hold its shape longer
  • Wait to add fresh herbs like mint until right before serving so they do not wilt
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