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Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad

Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad for a Refreshing Start

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Enjoy a vibrant and refreshing Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad with Citrus Dressing, perfect for impressing friends or a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Pineapple Drained, reserve juice
  • 2 medium Bananas Ripe but firm, tossed in lemon juice
  • 2 cups Grapes Halved
  • 2 medium Oranges Segmented
  • 2 medium Apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) Cut just before serving
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Prevent browning of fruits
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Orange juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust according to fruit ripeness
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Thickens dressing

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Fruits: Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a bowl, combine pineapple, bananas in lemon juice, grapes, oranges, and apples.
  2. Mix the Dressing: In a saucepan, whisk sugar and cornstarch. Stir in reserved pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice. Heat until thickened.
  3. Combine the Fruit and Dressing: Once dressing cools, pour over fruit and gently fold to coat.
  4. Chill the Salad: Transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Stir before serving. Serve cold with brunch options.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, toss cut apples and bananas with lemon juice immediately. Chill for at least an hour for the best flavor.

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