A Frozen Fruit Salad is a refreshing and delightful treat, especially on a warm day. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
- 1 cup chopped kiwi
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, green grapes, red grapes, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin orange segments, and chopped kiwi.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss until all the fruit is coated in the dressing.
- If you’re using shredded coconut, add it to the fruit salad and toss again.
- Spread the fruit mixture evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish or a similar-sized container.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4-6 hours or until the fruit is firm.
- Before serving, let the frozen fruit salad sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make it easier to scoop.
- Serve the frozen fruit salad in bowls or as individual scoops. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
This Frozen Fruit Salad is not only delicious but also a colorful and healthy dessert option. Enjoy the burst of fruity flavors!
