Star Spangled Fruit Salad Recipe
A vibrant and festive Star Spangled Fruit Salad featuring star-shaped Pink Lady apples combined with fresh strawberries and blueberries, perfect for patriotic celebrations or a healthy, refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fruits
- 1 Pink Lady apple, sliced and cut into star shapes
- 1 lb strawberries, quartered
- 1 lb blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold water, then quarter them and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add Blueberries: Wash the blueberries and add them to the bowl containing the strawberries. Gently toss the fruits to evenly mix without bruising.
- Create Apple Stars: Wash the Pink Lady apple, slice it thinly, then use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out star shapes from the apple slices.
- Combine Fruits: Add the star-shaped apple pieces into the bowl with the strawberries and blueberries. Toss everything gently to combine, taking care not to crush the fruit.
- Chill: Refrigerate the fruit salad until ready to serve for a refreshing and cool treat.
Notes
- Use a sharp, small star-shaped cookie cutter for best results when cutting apple stars.
- Gently toss the fruit to avoid bruising or crushing the delicate berries.
- This salad is best served chilled and consumed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Optionally, squeeze a little lemon juice on the apples to prevent browning if not serving immediately.
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