Sue Sue’s Fresh Fruit Salad with Ice Cream Recipe
Introduction
Sue Sue’s Fruit Salad with Ice Cream is a refreshing and colorful mix of fresh fruits tossed in a light lemon-honey dressing. Perfect for a quick snack or a delightful dessert, it pairs beautifully with your favorite ice cream or sorbet.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 2 1/2 cups pineapple
- 6 oz. blueberries
- 6 oz. blackberries
- 2–3 kiwis (peeled and sliced)
- 3 cuties (peeled)
- 1 1/2 cups red grapes (cut in half)
- 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of one lemon
- Ice cream of choice (strawberry, orange sorbet, rainbow sorbet, or vanilla)
Instructions
- Step 1: Wash and chop all the fruit as directed, then add them to a large mixing bowl.
- Step 2: Add the honey, frozen apple juice concentrate, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the bowl with the fruit.
- Step 3: Gently mix everything together until the fruit is well coated with the dressing.
- Step 4: Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Step 5: For an extra special treat, serve the fruit salad with a scoop of your favorite ice cream or sorbet.
Tips & Variations
- Use seasonal fruits or whatever you have on hand to customize this salad to your taste.
- For a tangy twist, try adding a splash of orange juice instead of apple juice concentrate.
- To keep the fruit fresh longer, toss the salad gently just before serving to avoid bruising.
- Pair with dairy-free sorbet for a vegan-friendly dessert option.
Storage
Store any leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The fruit may release some juice over time, so give it a gentle stir before serving again. It’s best to add the ice cream or sorbet just before serving to prevent melting.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I prepare this fruit salad in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the salad a few hours ahead and keep it refrigerated. Just mix gently before serving to refresh the flavors.
What type of ice cream goes best with this salad?
Strawberry, orange sorbet, rainbow sorbet, or vanilla all complement the fruit salad well. Choose based on your favorite flavors or dietary preferences.
PrintSue Sue’s Fresh Fruit Salad with Ice Cream Recipe
Sue Sue’s Fruit Salad with Ice Cream is a refreshing and colorful medley of fresh strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, blackberries, kiwi, cuties, and red grapes. Enhanced with a sweet and tangy dressing made from frozen apple juice concentrate, honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice, this vibrant salad is a perfect healthy dessert or snack. It is delightful on its own or served with a scoop of your favorite ice cream or sorbet for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Fruit
- 1 lb. strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 1/2 cups pineapple, chopped
- 6 oz. blueberries
- 6 oz. blackberries
- 2–3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 3 cuties, peeled
- 1 1/2 cups red grapes, cut in half
Dressing
- 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Topping
- Ice cream of choice (strawberry, orange sorbet, rainbow sorbet, or vanilla)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash all the fresh fruit thoroughly. Hull and quarter the strawberries, peel and slice the kiwis, peel the cuties, and cut the red grapes in half. Chop the pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Combine all the prepared fruit in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing and Toss: Add the honey, frozen apple juice concentrate, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the mixing bowl with the fruit. Gently stir the mixture until all the fruit pieces are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve or Store: The fruit salad can be served immediately for the freshest flavor or stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve to keep it chilled and fresh. Optionally, serve the fruit salad topped with a scoop of your preferred ice cream or sorbet for a creamy and indulgent finish.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe seasonal fruits.
- The frozen apple juice concentrate adds a tart sweetness and helps preserve the fruit salad.
- You can substitute honey with agave syrup or maple syrup for a vegan variation.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Pairing with sorbet or ice cream adds a creamy texture and makes it a refreshing dessert.
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