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Fruit Salad Cocktail

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  • Author: Wafa Shami
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
  • Category: Dessert/snack
  • Cuisine: Palestinian/American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This vibrant fruit salad cocktail combines fresh fruits with a refreshing citrus dressing, a Palestinian twist from a dash of orange blossom water, and a crunchy finish of toasted almonds. It’s the perfect, flavor-packed treat for summer!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 mango, peeled, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 pound strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
  • 1 pint blueberries

Dressing

  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon of orange blossom water

Instructions

  1. Wash and rinse all the fruits.
  2. Peel and chop the mango.
  3. Slice the grapes in half.
  4. Hull and slice the strawberries.
  5. Aim to cut all the fruit into evenly sized, bite-sized pieces for easy serving and beautiful presentation.
  6. Make the dressin: In a small bowl, squeeze in the lime juice, whisk in the honey, then add a touch of orange blossom water and mix until well combined.
  7. Place all ingredients in a serving bowl.
  8. Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to combine.
  9. Garnish with toasted chopped almonds.

Notes

  • Chill your fruits beforehand to serve extra cold.
  • Store the fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. It’s best enjoyed fresh, but it still holds up well the next day.
  • If you’re prepping ahead, keep the dressing separate and add it just before serving to avoid the fruit getting too soft or watery.
  • If using bananas, add them right before serving to keep them from browning and turning mushy.
  • Avoid freezing—fresh fruit salads don’t defrost well and tend to become mushy.