Fresh Fruit Platter

A colorful Fresh Fruit Platter is an easy and refreshing way to serve fruit for breakfast, brunch, parties, picnics, or family gatherings. Use a mix of seasonal fruits in different colors, shapes, and textures to create a beautiful platter that looks as good as it tastes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup strawberries, hulled
• 1 cup seedless grapes
• 1 cup pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup watermelon, cubed
• 1 cup cantaloupe or honeydew, cubed
• 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
• 1 orange, peeled and divided into segments
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 apple, sliced
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, optional

Instructions

1. Wash the fruit: Rinse all fruit thoroughly under cool running water and dry gently.
2. Prepare the fruit: Peel, remove seeds when necessary, and cut the larger fruits into attractive bite-sized pieces.
3. Prevent browning: Toss apple slices with a small amount of fresh lemon juice if you won’t be serving the platter immediately.
4. Arrange the platter: Start with larger fruits such as watermelon, pineapple, and melon. Arrange the remaining fruits around them, grouping similar fruits together.
5. Add color: Scatter blueberries and grapes into open spaces and place strawberries and kiwi slices around the platter for contrast.
6. Garnish: Add a few fresh mint leaves for a simple finishing touch.
7. Serve: Keep the fruit chilled until ready to serve.

Tips for a Beautiful Fruit Platter

• Choose fruits with different colors and textures.
• Cut fruit into different shapes for a more attractive presentation.
• Use seasonal fruit whenever possible for better flavor.
• Keep juicy fruits such as watermelon separate until serving if you want to minimize excess liquid.
• Add delicate fruits like bananas shortly before serving to prevent browning.

Optional Serving Ideas

Serve the platter with:

• Greek yogurt
• Honey
• Whipped cream
• Fruit dip
• Granola
• A simple honey-lime drizzle

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8–10