This Fruit Salad recipe is the BEST! It’s packed with juicy, colorful, and naturally sweet fruits that make it irresistibly delicious. Refreshing and perfect for holidays, picnics, cookouts, and just because, this recipe is a must-make.

overhead view of a bowl of fruit salad ready to serve

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I’ve long been on a quest to create the perfect fruit salad, and with this version, I think I did it! I know we all have different taste buds, but I feel like this salad is about as close to the best fruit salad as you can get. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Why You Will Love Fruit Salad

It’s naturally sweet and nutritious: Fruit salad satisfies your cravings for something sweet while being packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants to keep you feeling your best
It’s Perfect for Picnics and Parties: The blend of strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi, red grapes, and green grapes creates a burst of flavors and vibrant colors that’s sure to impress any crowd. Plus, its refreshing taste and natural flavors make it a hit at picnics and parties, where everyone can enjoy a healthy, fruity treat!
Quick and Easy to Make: With just a little slicing and tossing, you’ve got a beautiful dish ready in minutes, perfect for busy mornings or last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients Needed for this Easy Fruit Salad

Ingredient quantities for this easy fruit salad recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Strawberries
Red grapes
Green grapes
Pineapple
Blackberries
Blueberries
Kiwis
Clementines
Honey or sugar (optional)
Orange or lime zest (optional)

This recipe contains an optional dressing made from honey or sugar and orange or lime zest, but I personally find that I leave it out more often than not. If your fruit is super fresh and ripe, this fruit salad is plenty sweet on its own!

How To Make Fruit Salad (Quick Overview)

The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the recipe. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Gather and prepare all of your ingredients.

Blueberries: Leave whole
Blackberries: Leave whole
Strawberries: Sliced (I do two or three slices depending on the size of the strawberry)

overhead view of blueberries, blackberries, and chopped strawberries in a bowl

Pineapple: Cut into chunks
Kiwi: Peeled and chopped

overhead view of chopped pineapple and kiwi in a bowl

Red grapes: Halved
Green grapes: Halved
Clementines: Peeled and as much of the pith removed as possible

Now that your fruit is ready, dump it into a big bowl.

overhead view of glass mixing bowl with all fruit ingredients added with the dressing and ready to be lightly tossed

Toss. If you want to make the dressing, make it at this step and give everything another good toss to coat the fruit.

overhead view of tossed fruit salad and ready to be served

Place in the fridge until the salad is fully chilled and the fruits have started to release some of their juices. (This makes the salad extra sweet!)

Serve and enjoy. Sometimes I serve this fruit salad with a dollop of homemade whipped cream on top for something extra special. 🙂

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overhead view of antipasto salad in a white serving bowl — **Carpese Salad**

I hope you love this fruit salad as much as I do. I always get rave reviews when I serve it!

overhead view of fruit salad ready to serve with a white ladle removing one serving size

More Summer Side Dishes

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Comfort food just got better. This baked macaroni and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and downright irresistible. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser every time!

sideview of bacon green beans in a white serving bowl — **Bacon Green Beans**

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