Patriotic Fruit Salad Recipe for the 4th of July and Memorial Day! (2024)

My Patriotic Fruit Salad is quick and easy to make and a delicious fruit salad for the 4th of July or even Memorial Day! Crispy and sweet apples, blueberries, and plump colorful strawberries. This salad has a Greek yogurt sauce that helps add even more sweet and tangy flavor to your salad. Just a few ingredients are all you need for this patriotic dessert.

I can’t summer is just on the horizon! It feels like this year has flown by so fast. But with that means, summer holidays are on the horizon. Summer cookouts, fireworks, and entertaining with friends. Here is a super easy and quick patriotic salad recipe to make and have for your potlucks, summer bbq’s, and more.

Patriotic Fruit Salad

I made a quick Greek yogurt dressing to blend over the salad and it turned out fantastic. You add in the orange juice and lemon for a citrus twist and to also help prevent the apples from turning brown. I think you guys will really enjoy this recipe.

Can I Add Other Fruits Into Fruit Salad

Sure. I was going for a red, white, and blue theme, but you are welcome to add in other fruits. You could add in more berries like raspberries, blackberries, and more. Just make sure your aware of the fruit you use on how quickly they will break down. If it is a tender fruit, add it in right before you serve.

Can I Make Fruit Salad Ahead of Time

You can make this recipe ahead of time. Feel free to make this salad up to 24 hours ahead of time. Just stir your salad right before serving and enjoy.

Other 4th of July Recipes

If you are planning to make even more holiday recipes for 4th of July or Memorial Day, let me share a handful of other tasty recipes for you to try out!

• 4th Of July Oreo Truffle
• Flag Pretzels
• American Flag Fruit Platter
• Patriotic Ice Cream Cones
• Strawberries and Cream Ice Box Cake

How To Make 4th of July Fruit Salad

Making this fruit salad is so simple. Prep your fruit and toss in a bowl. Then in a separate bowl, you just mix your sauce, pour over and mix! Easy, quick and downright delicious.

Ingredients For Patriotic Fruit Salad

• 2 lbs. Fresh Strawberries
• 2 Pints Fresh Blueberries
• 3 Large Red Apples
• ¼ Cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
• 1/3 Cup Honey
• ¼ Orange Juice
• 1 Large Lemon, Squeezed
• Mint for Garnish

Directions For Patriotic Fruit Salad

1. Cut Fruit and Place into a Large Bowl
2. In a separate bowl mix the Greek Yogurt, Honey, Orange Juice and Lemon
3. Pour liquid mixture over the Fruit Salad
4. Toss to Coat
5. Store in the Fridge for up to 24 hours before serving

How Do You Stop A Fruit Salad Going Brown

The orange juice and lemon juice are the two ingredients that will help prevent your apples from turning brown. The citrus will help prevent the browning almost instantly.

What Fruits Taste Good Together

Fruit salad is a recipe that almost any and every fruit pairs nicely together. You could do all berries, try a tropical style salad, or just go basic fruits as I did here. When you think of adding fruits into a salad think will this taste good next to, and fill in the blank.

How Long Will Patriotic Fruit Salad Last

After you make your salad you will want to eat it all up within three to four days. Look to make sure none of the fruit has spoiled or gone bad. Use your best judgment.

Patriotic Fruit Salad

Yield: 12 cups

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Quick and easy patriotic fruit salad recipe. This is great for the 4th of July or Memorial Day!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Fresh Strawberries
• 2 Pints Fresh Blueberries
• 3 Large Red Apples
• ¼ Cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
• 1/3 Cup Honey
• ¼ Orange Juice
• 1 Large Lemon, Squeezed
• Mint for Garnish

Instructions

1. Cut Fruit and Place into a Large Bowl
2. In a separate bowl mix the Greek Yogurt, Honey, Orange Juice and Lemon
3. Pour liquid mixture over the Fruit Salad
4. Toss to Coat
5. Store in the Fridge for up to 24 hours before serving

Tips for Cleaning Fruit

Check out my posts on how to clean your produce and prevent apples from browning! These are great for summer when you are making tons of fruit and veggie salads.

• DIY Fruit and Veggie Wash
• Tips on How to Keep Apples from Browning

Easy Fruit Salad

You can make this fruit salad any time of the year. While it offers a red, white, and blue theme it is perfect for any occasion.

Does this patriotic fruit salad look tasty or what?