This fruit salad is perfect for an office potluck or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is a definite favourite fruit salad recipe;  the citrusy sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. Preferred:  3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator before serving it.

This fruit salad recipe is bright, colorful, and incredibly delicious.

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs

Total Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

10

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

How to Make Fruit Salad

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Fruit Salad Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need for this top-rated fruit salad recipe:

• For the sauce: fresh orange and lemon juices, brown sugar, grated orange and lemon zests, and vanilla extract.
• The fruit you'll need: pineapple, strawberries, kiwis, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries.

Of course, this is a super customizable recipe — you can omit certain fruits or add other fruits to suit your taste and what you have on hand!

Can You Make Fruit Salad Ahead of Time?

Yes! This fruit salad is actually a great make-ahead recipe, as the flavors need time to meld in the fridge before serving. Make the dish the day before, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve it.

Ingredients

Citrus Sauce:

• ⅔ cup fresh orange juice
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon grated orange zest
• ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Salad:

• 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
• 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
• 3 bananas, sliced
• 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
• 1 cup seedless grapes
• 2 cups blueberries

Directions

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. To make the sauce: Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
4. Layer fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour cooled sauce over fruit; cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

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