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Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad

Vibrant Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad for a Refreshing Start

This Healthy Brunch Fruit Salad is a flavorful and refreshing dish that brightens any breakfast table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit
  • 1 cup Pineapple, chopped Reserve juice for dressing
  • 2 medium Bananas, sliced Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning
  • 1 cup Grapes, halved
  • 2 medium Oranges, segmented
  • 2 medium Apples, chopped Use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust based on taste
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • Spatula

Method
 

Fruit Preparation
  1. Drain pineapple to remove excess liquid, then slice bananas into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Halve the grapes and segment the oranges, ensuring all pieces are easy to eat.
  3. Chop the apples last, tossing them along with bananas in a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Dressing Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and cornstarch.
  2. Gradually whisk in the reserved pineapple juice, fresh orange juice, and lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes, or until the dressing thickens and becomes glossy.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Combine and Chill
  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine all prepared fruit.
  2. Pour the warm dressing over the fruit, coating each piece evenly.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Serve
  1. Before serving, gently toss the salad to redistribute the dressing.
  2. Let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Consume within 24 hours for optimal texture.

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