Teddy Bear Fruit Salad
Transform your next gathering into a whimsical feast with this playful and refreshing Teddy Bear Fruit Salad! Perfect for kids and adults alike, this recipe features an assortment of vibrant, fresh fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, kiwi, and berries, cut into adorable teddy bear shapes using a cookie cutter. Enhanced with a tangy-sweet dressing made of lemon juice and honey, this fruit salad not only delights the eyes but also bursts with flavor. Garnished with optional fresh mint leaves, it’s a fun and healthy dish ideal for parties, picnics, or after-school snacks. Ready in just 30 minutes, this charming fruit salad combines creativity, nutrition, and convenience in one colorful platter—sure to become a crowd favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized Watermelon
- 1 medium-sized Cantaloupe
- 1 medium-sized Honeydew melon
- 0.5 cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 0.5 cup Black grapes
- 2 pieces Kiwi
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned or fresh)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
Instructions
Wash all fresh fruits thoroughly under running water.
Using a sharp knife, slice the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon into 1-inch thick slices. Use a teddy bear-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from each type of melon.
Peel the kiwi and slice them into thin rounds. If the slices are too large, cut them into half-moons.
Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
Combine the blueberries, black grapes, mandarin oranges, sliced strawberries, and kiwi in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice and honey to create a light fruit dressing. Drizzle this dressing evenly over the mixed fruits in the bowl and gently toss to coat.
Arrange the teddy bear-shaped melon pieces on a large serving platter to form a playful design. You can overlap the bears slightly for a fun look.
Spoon the mixed fruits around and between the teddy bear shapes, filling in the gaps on the platter.
Garnish the fruit salad with a few fresh mint leaves for an extra pop of color and freshness, if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 660 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.7 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 305.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 6220 mg | 132% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
