Perfect Summer Fruit Salad
Perfect Summer Fruit Salad layers pineapple, berries, citrus, kiwi, and bananas under a glossy citrus–vanilla glaze that brightens every bite. The fruit stays juicy and vibrant, with a balance of sweet and tangy notes and a hint of warm vanilla. Ideal for warm-weather gatherings, brunch buffets, or a make-ahead dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Perfect Summer Fruit Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 84
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
To make the sauce: Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Take off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
- 4
Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit; cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.
- Calories 158.16 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 1.84 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 39.63 g 14%
- Total Fat 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 4.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.9 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 29.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 398.78 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 23.84 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 69.58 mg Good Source 77%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Strawberries 🍓
About This Recipe
Perfect Summer Fruit Salad is an American breakfast recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Banana, Blueberry, Brown Sugar, and Dried Lemon Peel. Each serving provides about 158.16 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Perfect Summer Fruit Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or side dish or salad or snack.
- What is Perfect Summer Fruit Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Banana, Blueberry, Brown Sugar, Dried Lemon Peel, Dried Orange Peel. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Perfect Summer Fruit Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 158.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Perfect Summer Fruit Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Perfect Summer Fruit Salad healthy?
- Perfect Summer Fruit Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 158.16 calories and 1.84 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus and Strawberries, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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