How To Make Fruit Salad?

Fruit salad is a classic potluck contribution for a reason. It's easy to mix together a variety of fruits that will make a refreshing, flavorful side or dessert. For a fast fruit salad, mix strawberries, peaches, and berries with a little lemon juice, honey, and vinegar. If you'd like more of a syrupy salad, combine tropical fruits with an easy citrus-honey dressing. To make a creamy fruit salad that makes a light dessert, beat cream cheese with mayonnaise, sugar, and Greek yogurt. Then coat pieces of fruit in the creamy mixture and enjoy!

Cut the strawberries and peaches into 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) slices. Rinse 1 pound (450 g) of hulled strawberries and 3 medium peaches. Then use a paring knife to cut the fruit into thin, even slices.

• If you can't find ripe peaches, substitute plums or nectarines.

Toss the strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and basil together. Scoop the sliced strawberries and peaches into a serving bowl. Add 1 cup (100 g) of blueberries and 1 tablespoon (2 g) of fresh, chopped basil or mint. Use salad tongs or 2 large spoons to gently mix the fruit.

• If you prefer, use blackberries or raspberries instead of the blueberries.

Pour the lemon juice, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar on the fruit. You'll need 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of maple syrup or honey, and 2 teaspoons (9.9 ml) of balsamic vinegar.

• The balsamic vinegar will give the fruit salad a slightly tangy flavor. For a milder flavor, leave it out.

Mix the fruit salad and serve it immediately. Toss the fruit with the liquids until the fruit is coated. You can serve the fruit salad immediately or chill it until you're ready to eat. Refrigerate the fruit salad for up to 2 days.

• Keep in mind that the fruit salad will soften and liquid will pool at the bottom of the dish the longer it's stored.