Fruit Salad For A Crowd

White serving bowl with fresh fruit salad.

5 from 49 reviews

Fruit Salad for A Crowd is a fresh, delicious, easy-to-make-ahead recipe that can feed a crowd without breaking the bank. Whether you're hosting a family reunion, block party, or tailgating event, this budget-friendly fruit salad recipe will be loved by all!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 106kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

3 cups red seedless grapes
3 cups green seedless grapes
2 cups cubed pineapple
2 cups cubed cantaloupe
3 cups quartered strawberries - washed with caps removed
2 pints blueberries
1 and ½ cups orange juice
½ cup honey
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

Wash and prep the fruit, then place in a large mixing bowl.
Add the orange juice, honey, and cinnamon to a medium-sized mixing bowl or cup, then whisk together.
Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss.
Cover and place in the fridge to chill before serving.

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Notes

To make it the day before: Assemble the salad with the dressing and chill it in the fridge overnight. Drain any excess liquid from the fruit right before serving - not too much, though; we still want the dressing!

To make it up to 4 days in advance: For this far out, I recommend storing the chopped fruit in their own containers or plastic bags (separated by type of fruit). Store the dressing in a mason jar and the fruit in the fridge for up to 4 days. Then, assemble it all the night before. This keeps the fruit from getting soggy.

Recipe Variations:

For the fruit:

Honeydew, watermelon, and mandarin oranges.

Pineapple, mango, banana, and peaches.

Apples, bananas, blackberries, raspberries.

For the dressing:

Add lime juice and lime zest for a citrusy kick.

Fresh mint or parsley for a touch of herb flavor.

Maple syrup or brown sugar in place of honey.

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