rainbow fruit cups

Rainbow Fruit Salad

Ingredients for this recipe:

To achieve that rainbow look I was strategic with my fruit choices. Below are the options we used. 

• Blackberries- Ripe blackberries pair beautifully with the other fruit in this recipe, but you could also substitute blueberries.
• Kiwi- Do get a touch of green we layered kiwi in these cups. It is bold, bright, and delicious.
• Oranges- We love love love canned mandarin oranges. They are slightly sweet and are a fruit salad staple, in my opinion. 
• Strawberries- The red in your rainbow! Strawberries are a great addition because they add a wonderful sweetness and pop of vibrant color.
• Pineapple- FRESH is best, but that is not always available. In that case, feel free to substitute with canned.
• Whipped cream or cool whip – This ingredient is completely optional, but can give you a touch of sweetness when needed.

Other fruit options:

Now that you have a breakdown of our go-to flavors for this simple fruit salad, let’s talk about some other great add-in’s! The fruit below were not used in our mixture but have made an appearance in the recipe since we originally made it. 

• Blueberries- Often times we find these in the grocery store and swap them out for the blackberries.
• Apples- Tart apples provide a fun pop of flavor while the sweeter honey crisp variety blends well with the existing profiles!
• Cantaloupe- When in season, cantaloupe adds orange color and delicious flavor. 
• Honeydew- More green for your salad!
• Watermelon- Not our favorite, it tends to be watery, but loved by all little kids.

How to make an easy fruit salad:

For cups:

1. Layer each fruit in a glass or plastic cup.
2. Top with whipped cream if desired. 

For fruit salad:

1. Combine all fruit in a large mixing bowl. 
2. Gently toss to combine. 

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