Print

Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad Recipe

Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5 from 32 reviews

A vibrant and healthy brunch fruit salad featuring a medley of fresh fruits coated in a lightly sweetened citrus sauce, perfect for a refreshing start to your day or a light snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruits

  • 1 can pineapple chunks (20 ounces), drained, juice reserved
  • 2 large firm bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 cup green grapes, halved
  • 1 can mandarin oranges, drained (15 ounces), segmented
  • 1 medium red apple, sliced
  • 1 medium green apple, sliced

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Reserved pineapple juice from the drained pineapple can

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit: Drain the can of pineapple chunks, reserving the juice for the sauce. In a large bowl, combine the drained pineapple, sliced bananas, halved grapes, mandarin orange segments, and sliced red and green apples. Gently mix the fruits to combine and set aside.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornflour, mixing thoroughly. Gradually add the orange juice, lemon juice, and reserved pineapple juice to the sugar mixture, stirring continuously until smooth.
  3. Thicken the Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook while stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes slightly translucent with a smooth texture.
  4. Combine and Chill: Pour the warm sauce over the prepared fruit bowl. Mix gently to coat the fruit evenly without mashing it. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until chilled and ready to serve.
  5. Serve: Before serving, gently toss the fruit salad to redistribute the juices and flavors. Serve cold and enjoy this light, refreshing, and colorful fruit salad.

Notes

  • Use firm bananas to prevent mushiness when mixing with the sauce.
  • Adjust sugar quantity to taste for a less sweet or sweeter salad.
  • Ensure constant stirring during sauce preparation to avoid lumps.
  • Chilling the salad enhances the flavors and texture.
  • For added crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds before serving (optional).

Nutrition

Keywords: healthy brunch fruit salad, fresh fruit salad, citrus fruit salad, easy fruit salad recipe, light brunch ideas, refreshing fruit salad

Find it online: https://islawhite.com/healthy-brunch-fruit-salad-recipe/