Satisfying Fruit Salad

Nature’s Cereal took social media by storm, and I would say that it’s a great new name for one of my favorite vintage recipes: Fruit Salad! So today, 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 on hot days, so make sure to make it for your upcoming summer picnics!

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Add This To The Menu of Your Next Family Dinner!

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Make it However You Want!

They say “We first eat with our eyes!” and it makes a lot of sense since the aesthetic of a dish can make you crave it or avoid it. And when it comes to this fruit salad anything you want works. You can use a different fruit, dressing, or even topping. So let me give you a few more suggestions, thank me later!

For fruits, you can add mandarin oranges, red grapes or green grapes, ripe kiwis, pomegranate seeds, and some fresh strawberries. And if you want to experiment with the juice used, you can go for pineapple juice or lime juice.

For a sweet salad, add a sweet fruit! Pineapple tidbits or fresh pineapple chunks work. For a creamy salad, you can add some sour cream.

For added sugar, feel free to add maple syrup or vanilla extract. A great addition to your salad bowl would be a little bit of cream garnished with pistachios or coconut flakes and to top it all off, add some maraschino cherries.

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A Rainbow of Fruits

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First Variation of My Satisfying Fruit Salad

Firstly, my recipes below allow 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 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!

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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 or poppy seeds in our fruit bowls. It carries plenty of nutrients and is full of fiber. Furthermore, its jelly-like texture is known to clear out the intestines for better digestive health!

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A Bowl Of Creamy Fruit Salad

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Frequently Asked Questions

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An easy recipe For the Whole Family!

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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 the 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 sealed 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.

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A Bowl of Fruit Made With Love

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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
• Blackberries
• Papaya
• Bananas
• Watermelon

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Preparing Fruit Salad Bowls

1. Mix wet ingredients and add to a large bowl.
2. Cut up the desired amount of fruit into your preferred size.
3. Add to a big bowl.
4. Mix carefully as not to mush the fruit. Enjoy!

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• 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

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