15 Loaded Fruit Salads That Deserve a Starring Role on Your 4th of July Menu
With the 4th of July right around the corner and school break in full swing, it's prime time for summer sides. You might have your go-to potato salad or coleslaw, but have you locked in a fruit salad that you love? If not, here are 15 loaded fruit salad recipes to help you out.
Fruit salads are always a hit at any outdoor celebration because they're colorful, refreshing and pair well with burgers, hot dogs or anything else that's coming off the grill. We've got more than a dozen delicious recipes to choose from, which will easily take you all the way through summer—and beyond!
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Best Fruit Salads for the 4th of July
Red, white and blue foods are a classic for the 4th, and fruit salads lend themselves to that patriotic theme. It's prime time for blueberries and blackberries, as well as raspberries, strawberries, and cherries. Add some banana slices and you're in business! If you're looking for something a little more special, cheesecake salads are incredibly popular in the summertime, and a Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad is a favorite for Independence Day.
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But of course not everything on your table needs to be red, white and blue to show your 4th of July spirit. There's also a Tropical Salad on the list that tastes like summertime at the beach—even if you're 100 percent land-locked. Looking to impress? Try the Super Simple Cantaloupe Fruit Bowl, which is served in a hollowed-out melon half.
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