Red, White & Blue Fruit Salad

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This easy Red White and Blue Fruit Salad is the perfect patriotic recipe for summer gatherings, Fourth of July parties, Memorial Day cookouts, or Labor Day celebrations.

Made with fresh strawberries, juicy blueberries, and adorable apple stars, this simple fruit salad is bright, festive, and incredibly easy to make.

A white bowl filled with sliced strawberries, whole blueberries, and star-shaped pieces of melon creates a vibrant patriotic fruit salad, with a large strawberry and scattered blueberries beside the bowl.

Not only is it beautiful on the table, but it’s also refreshing, healthy, and kid friendly.

The red, white, and blue colors make it a fun centerpiece for any patriotic holiday spread!

Why You’ll Love This Fruit Salad

Quick and easy to make Only a few simple ingredients Perfect for patriotic holidays Naturally sweet and refreshing Kid friendly and fun to serve Great for BBQs, potlucks, and parties A white bowl of blueberries, a red apple, and a square white bowl of strawberries on a white marble surface—perfect ingredients for a Red White Blue Fruit Salad.

A white bowl of blueberries, a red apple, and a square white bowl of strawberries on a white marble surface—perfect ingredients for a Red White Blue Fruit Salad.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Pink Lady Apple – Adds sweetness and creates the festive star shapes.

Strawberries – Fresh strawberries add bright color and juicy flavor.

Blueberries – Blueberries complete the patriotic red, white, and blue theme.

A white bowl filled with strawberries, blueberries, and star-shaped pieces of fruit creates a festive Red White Blue Fruit Salad, placed on a blue cloth on a marble surface.

How to Make Stars and Berries Fruit Salad

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries

Rinse the strawberries thoroughly. Quarter them and place them into a large mixing bowl.

Sliced strawberries and a whole strawberry with leaves on a wooden cutting board, with part of a white container holding more strawberries in the lower right corner—perfect for adding to your favorite Red White and Blue Fruit Salad.

A white bowl filled with sliced strawberries sits on a marble surface, with a smaller bowl of blueberries nearby—a perfect setup for a Red White and Blue Fruit Salad.

Step 2: Add the Blueberries

Wash the blueberries and add them to the bowl with the strawberries. Gently toss to combine.

A white bowl filled with sliced strawberries and whole blueberries sits on a white marble surface, creating a vibrant Red White and Blue Fruit Salad.

Step 3: Make the Apple Stars

Wash the Pink Lady apple and slice it into thin slices.

Use a small star shaped cookie cutter to cut star shapes from the apple slices.

Sliced red apple on a wooden board, with several star-shaped pieces cut out and arranged nearby—perfect for adding to a festive Red White Blue Fruit Salad.

Step 4: Combine the Fruit

Add the apple stars to the bowl with the strawberries and blueberries.

Carefully toss everything together without crushing the fruit.

Step 5: Chill Before Serving

Refrigerate the fruit salad until ready to serve for the freshest flavor.

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Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword apples, blueberries, strawberries

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 83kcal

Author Kristie Sawicki

Ingredients

1 Pink Lady apple sliced and cut into star shapes1 lbs strawberries quartered1 lbs blueberries

Instructions

Prepare the Strawberries: Begin by rinsing your strawberries. Quarter them and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Add the Blueberries: Wash the blueberries and add them to the bowl with the strawberries. Gently toss to mix.

Create Apple Stars: Wash the Pink Lady apple. Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out stars from the apple slices. This step not only adds a festive touch but also makes the salad visually appealing.

Combine Everything: Add the star-shaped apple pieces to the bowl with the other fruits. Toss everything gently to mix without crushing the fruits.

Chill and Serve: Chill the fruit salad until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Helpful Tips/Variations

Toss the apple stars in a little lemon juice to help prevent browning. Add mini marshmallows for a sweeter dessert-style fruit salad. Include raspberries or watermelon for extra color and flavor. Serve in a clear bowl to show off the patriotic colors. Use different apple varieties if desired. A white bowl filled with blueberries, sliced strawberries, and star-shaped pieces of white fruit creates a vibrant Red White Blue Fruit Salad on a marble surface.