Description
A vibrant and colorful fruit platter perfect for parties, brunches, and gatherings. Featuring a mix of fresh seasonal fruits arranged beautifully, this no-cook recipe is refreshing, naturally sweet, and easy to customize for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled
- 2 cups red grapes
- 2 cups green grapes
- 1 pineapple, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups watermelon cubes
- 2 cups cantaloupe cubes
- 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 mango, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup blueberries (optional)
- 1 cup raspberries (optional)
- 2 pears, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 apples, thinly sliced and tossed in lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional dips: vanilla yogurt, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, honey, or sweetened cream cheese dip
Instructions
- Choose a theme or style for your fruit platter such as tropical, classic, or seasonal.
- Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry.
- Hull strawberries, cube melons, peel and segment citrus, and slice larger fruits into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss apples and pears with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Select a large platter or board and begin arranging larger fruits first to create structure.
- Fill in gaps with grapes, berries, and kiwi, alternating colors for contrast.
- Add small bowls of dip if desired and create height by slightly stacking certain fruits.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or pomegranate seeds for an elegant finish.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Provide serving tongs or toothpicks for easy handling.
Notes
- Use seasonal fruit for best flavor and value.
- Pat fruit dry thoroughly to prevent excess moisture on the platter.
- Assemble as close to serving time as possible for maximum freshness.
- For outdoor events, place platter over a tray of ice to keep fruit cool.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup mixed fruit
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg