Name: Star Spangled Fruit Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 Pink Lady apple, sliced and cut into star shapes; 1 lbs strawberries, quartered; 1 lbs blueberries

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Fresh strawberries, juicy blueberries, and crisp apple slices cut into adorable stars come together in a vibrant fruit salad that’s as simple as it is stunning. The color combination delivers instant patriotic impact—bright red strawberries, deep blue blueberries, and white apple stars create that perfect red-white-and-blue look without any fuss.

Making it is ridiculously easy: rinse your berries, cut some apple stars with a cookie cutter, toss everything together, and you’re done. The natural sweetness of the fruit means no added sugar needed, just pure fresh flavor in every bite. Kids love picking out the star shapes, making this a fun and healthy option that actually gets eaten.

Whether you’re bringing a dish to a potluck, hosting a backyard BBQ, or just want something fresh and festive, this fruit salad is absolutely perfect for 4th of July celebrations, Memorial Day gatherings, and any patriotic occasion.

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White bowl filled with star spangled fruit salad featuring red strawberries, blue blueberries, and white star-shaped apple pieces with fresh berries.

Equipment You Will Need

Colander or strainer
Large mixing bowl
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Small star-shaped cookie cutter
Serving bowl
Spoon or tongs

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This Star Spangled Fruit Salad features fresh strawberries, blueberries, and star-shaped apple pieces for a naturally patriotic red, white, and blue presentation—perfect for 4th of July or Memorial Day celebrations! It’s ridiculously easy to make with just three ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to prepare with no added sugar needed.

Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6–8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 Pink Lady apple, sliced and cut into star shapes

1 lbs strawberries, quartered

1 lbs blueberries

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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.

Author: Little Party Pixie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salads & Sides

Step-By-Step Process

Ingredients for star spangled fruit salad including fresh blueberries, Pink Lady apple, and strawberries with quartered strawberries on cutting board. — *Gather your ingredients. Rinse all fruit and quarter the strawberries.*

Making star spangled fruit salad by placing quartered strawberries in white bowl, then adding fresh blueberries to combine red and blue. — *Place quartered strawberries in a bowl. Add washed blueberries and gently toss to combine.*

Sliced Pink Lady apple with star-shaped pieces cut using cookie cutter for star spangled fruit salad shown with finished bowl. — *Slice the apple into rounds. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from each slice. Add apple stars to the berries.*

Finished star spangled fruit salad in white bowl with red strawberries, blue blueberries, and white star-shaped apple pieces tossed together. — *Gently toss together and chill.*
*Serve and enjoy!*

This Star Spangled Fruit Salad is perfect for 4th of July parties, Memorial Day BBQs, summer block parties, or any patriotic celebration that needs a fresh, healthy, and festive side dish. Browse our party food recipes for more crowd-pleasing ideas that make entertaining simple and delicious!

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