Description
Celebrate Independence Day with this festive 4th of July Fruit Platter! Featuring a red, white, and blue color scheme and fresh seasonal fruits, this healthy and patriotic treat is perfect for parties, picnics, or a fun holiday snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries, halved
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup watermelon, cut into stars (using a small cookie cutter)
- 1 cup bananas, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- Optional: mini marshmallows, yogurt dip, mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Fruit: Wash and dry all berries. Slice strawberries, bananas, and cut watermelon using a star-shaped cookie cutter for extra festivity.
- Assemble the Platter: On a large tray or board, arrange the fruits by color to resemble the American flag or in color-blocked sections for a vibrant look.
- Add Optional Touches: Fill small ramekins with yogurt dip or scatter marshmallows and mint for extra flair.
- Serve Chilled: Keep the platter in the fridge until ready to serve. Best enjoyed fresh the same day.
Notes
To prevent bananas from browning, toss them lightly in lemon juice. For a fun touch, use skewers to create fruit kabobs with the same red, white, and blue theme. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of platter
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: 4th of July snack, patriotic fruit platter, red white blue dessert