We’ve all been hearing about the trending “Nature’s Cereal” all over social media. It’s a great new name for a traditional favorite in my home and many homes across the globe: Fruit Salad! I’m going to share with you two different versions of my Satisfying Fruit Salad. Bottom line, this is great for sugar cravings, getting in daily nutrients and vitamins, and satisfying the urge to snack! It’s the best dessert option all year, but oh so refreshing in summer!
My family and I have always loved a delicious fruit salad. Kids, by nature, as well as adults, love an attractive dish. I’ve often heard the saying, “We first eat with our eyes!” Makes sense since the first we thing that happens is that we see our food.
A fruit salad includes a variety of fruits which means it’s packed with color. In addition, fruits have always been called “Nature’s Candy”! This is great because it gets kids excited about eating it! Even as adults we love colors and are attracted to an appetizing presentation.
First Variation of My Satisfying Fruit Salad
Firstly, my recipes below allot for a larger serving of fruit salad, so keep that in mind if you’re planning to make a small amount.
Secondly, you may be wondering why I have two versions. Or maybe not lol. Basically, the idea is that you can make fruit salad any way YOU like it. The fact of the matter is that fruit salad can be made up of any fruits you or your loved ones prefer. The major difference between these two versions is the base liquid I put the fruits in. It changes up the flavor a bit.
In the first recipe, I use a mix of orange and lemon juice. As you can imagine, this makes for a tangier acidic base for the fruit salad. It creates a beautiful balance between the sweetness of the fruits and the tanginess of the juice!
Second Variation of Satisfying Fruit Salad
So, this second version of fruit salad we enjoy in our home has a different liquid base. This recipe uses coconut water and blossom water.
The coconut water adds a subtle nutty flavor with some sweetness. It’s a clear liquid, not to be confused with coconut milk which is a white creamier liquid and richer in flavor.
The blossom water adds some aroma and a hint of zesty flavor. If you would like, you can leave the blossom water out if you’re not a fan. It’s a very popular addition to many Lebanese desserts, including fruit salad and even fresh lemonade!
Another tasty thing my family and I love is to add ricotta cheese to the top of the fruit salad bowl! Great for a richer experience and added texture and flavor. Also, we love having chia seeds in our fruit bowl. It carries plenty of nutrients and full of fiber. Furthermore, its jelly-like texture is known to clear out the intestines for better digestive health!
The best way is to add the bananas just before serving or eating. Also, you can pour a bit of lemon juice over the sliced bananas before adding them to the bowl.
Don’t overmix the fruits once in the juice mixture and try to add harder fruits first, so they’re at the bottom, and softer ones on the top.
For the most part, yes! If you’re not adding honey or the likes of it, it is plant-based!
The answer is pretty much no! But, don’t use fruits that may overpower the flavors of your salad like cantaloupes.
To get maximum flavor and texture, just an hour or so before serving. But, if you absolutely must prepare ahead of time, not more than 24 hours in advance.
Tips for a Satisfying Fruit Salad
There are plenty of ways to prepare a fruit salad. The most important thing to keep in mind is that it’s yours to eat. So, make it the way you would enjoy it most!
- Add bananas right before serving to keep from getting soggy.
- After you slice bananas, but before you add them to fruit bowl, pour a little lemon juice on them to prevent discoloration.
- Cut your fruits into medium-sized pieces. Cutting them too small will affect flavor and texture, and leaving them too big means you’ll be getting less flavor per spoonful!
- Store fruit salad in the fridge for up to 3 days at most, covered tightly in a container.
- Have fun and personalize your own fruit salad bowl by adding your favorite fruits, drizzling honey over them or sweet condensed milk, add dollops of whip cream or ricotta cheese, or any other preferences you have.
Ingredients
Fruit Salad Bowl Version 1
- Orange juice
- Lemon juice
- Guava
- Pineapple
- Yellow Dragon Fruit
- Apples
- Grapes
- Strawberries
- Bananas
Fruit Salad Bowl Version 2
- Coconut water
- Blossom water
- Chia seeds
- Mango
- Plum
- Clementine
- Blueberries
- Black berries
- Papaya
- Bananas
- Watermelon
Preparing Satisfying Fruit Salad Bowls
- Mix wet ingredients and add to a large bowl.
- Cut up the desired amount of fruit into preferred size and add to bowl.
- Mix carefully as to not mush the fruit. Enjoy!
Other Great Snack Options to Try
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Avocado Smoothie
- 5 Ingredient Dairy Free Pancakes
- Apple Crisp
- Fluffy Shortcake Yogurt Cream Bars
- Cantaloupe Mora Smoothie
- Date Biscuit Nut Bars
- Best Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Air Fried Honey Tortilla Chips
- Low Carb Turmeric Cake
Satisfying Fruit Salad
Ingredients
Fruit Salad Bowl Version 1
- 1½ cups Orange juice
- ¼ cup Lemon juice
- Guava
- Pineapple
- Yellow Dragon Fruit
- Apples
- Grapes
- Strawberries
- Bananas
Fruit Salad Bowl Version 2
- 2½ cups Coconut water
- 1 teaspoon Blossom water
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- Mango
- Plum
- Clementine
- Blueberries
- Black berries
- Papaya
- Bananas
- Watermelon
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients and add to a large bowl.
- Cut up the desired amount of fruit into preferred size and add to bowl.
- Mix carefully as to not mush the fruit. Enjoy!
Rim says
This Fruit Salad is truely satisfying. Thanks for the tips about bananas. For the first time they didn’t become brown! I used the sweet ashta clotted cream from yoir blog as a topping and added some honey on top
Lama says
Hey there! So happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing your review 🙂
Jessy says
I was feeling hot today and came across your recipe. It was absolutely mouthwatering! I made the first version and added some avocados. Can’t wait to try the second version 😍😍