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Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad

Brighten Your Table with Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad Delight

A delightful Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad to brighten your table with vibrant fruits and refreshing flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Mix
  • 2 cups Honeycrisp Apples Add sweetness and a firm texture; substitute with Fuji or Gala apples if needed.
  • 2 cups Granny Smith Apples Provide a tart balance to the sweeter fruits.
  • 1 cup Pineapple (canned) Reserve the juice for the dressing.
  • 2 large Bananas Contribute creaminess; add last to prevent browning.
  • 1 cup Grapes Can be halved for easier eating.
  • 2 cups Oranges Segmented for ease of eating.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice The flavor base for the dressing, balancing sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Helps prevent browning of apples and bananas.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Sweetens the dressing; consider substituting with honey for a natural sweetener.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Used in dressing to create a thick coating over the fruit.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by draining the canned pineapple, ensuring to reserve its juice for later. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple, sliced Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples, halved grapes, segmented oranges, and sliced bananas. Carefully stir the mixture, until all the colorful fruits are evenly distributed.
  2. In a small saucepan, mix the sugar and cornstarch until well combined. Gradually stir in the reserved pineapple juice, along with the fresh orange and lemon juice. Over medium heat, cook the mixture while stirring consistently for about 2 minutes or until it thickens and becomes a glossy dressing.
  3. Once the dressing has thickened, pour it over the fruit mixture in the bowl. Gently mix the fruits with the dressing, ensuring each piece is coated without crushing the fruit.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, then refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 1 hour. Allowing the salad to chill not only melds the flavors beautifully but also keeps the fruit fresh and crisp.
  5. Just before serving, gently toss the salad once more to redistribute the dressing. Present your colorful and refreshing Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad in a large bowl or individual cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Toss your apples and bananas in lemon juice immediately after slicing to keep your fruit looking fresh. Combine fruits just before serving for optimal freshness.

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