Fruit Salad Citrus Syrup

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced

02 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces

03 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved

04 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced

05 - 1 cup blueberries

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

08 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)

01 - Hull, slice, peel, and cut all fresh fruits as specified, then place them into a large mixing bowl.

02 - Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, and honey or agave syrup in a small bowl until fully combined.

03 - Pour the citrus syrup over the mixed fruits.

04 - Gently toss the fruits to ensure even coating with the syrup.

05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to enhance flavors before serving.

01 -

It comes together in 15 minutes with zero cooking, perfect when you want something refreshing without effort.
The citrus syrup wakes up every fruit without overpowering its natural sweetness—it's a trick I've used countless times since.
It's naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, so you can serve it to anyone without worry.

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Don't mix everything hours ahead—the juices will turn the salad watery and the fruit will start to fall apart.
That citrus juice is non-negotiable; it's what prevents the whole thing from tasting like a sad fruit cup.

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Slice your fruits just before serving for maximum flavor and texture—prepped fruit oxidizes and loses its brightness.
Always taste the citrus syrup before pouring; adjust the balance of lemon and orange to match the sweetness of your fruit.