Description
Celebrate the 4th of July with this vibrant Patriotic Fruit Salad, a refreshing blend of juicy strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and fluffy whipped cream. Each bite is bursting with summer flavor, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this salad is sure to impress your guests and keep everyone refreshed during those warm summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water. Slice strawberries into bite-sized pieces and chop bananas into thick rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine prepared strawberries, blueberries, and bananas. Gently fold to mix.
- Drizzle lime juice over the fruit mixture to brighten flavors and prevent banana browning.
- Fold in whipped cream until all fruit is lightly coated.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg