July 4th is around the corner – the perfect time to get together with family and friends! I am all about creating something that is indicative of the holiday (also something a little on the healthy side because there’s always so much junk food around).
My patriotic fruit salad has been a hit each and every time I make it – with the adults and the KIDS (that’s a huge win within itself!). It is extremely easy to make.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Star-shaped cookie cutter
- Blueberries (amount depends on the number of guests expected)
- Watermelon
- Lychee
This is all you have to do:
- Cut the watermelon into slices. I used a seedless watermelon, so if you are using a seeded one, you can pick the seeds out if you’d like.
- With the star-shaped cookie cutter, make as many stars as you can. You can save the extra watermelon to make watermelon water (or watermelon-infused vodka for the after party).
- Clean the blueberries. We found some nice-sized ones at the farmer’s market – they were really yummy too!
- Peel the lychee and remove the pits. Luckily, there was a stand set up near our house selling lychee – so odd, BUT perfect timing!
- Put all ingredients on a tray or into a bowl.
You’re done! You could always swap out the watermelon for strawberries or raspberries (but then you wouldn’t have the super cute stars).
Tara Pittman says
I have never tasted a lychee. This is a dish that I want to make for the 4th of July.
Sarah Bailey says
OK now this is a super fruit salad, I love how you have given it a patriotic twist as well. Such a neat idea!
Dana says
Thank you, Sarah! I always like to find a twist to our dishes for the holidays!
Heidi says
What a great salad. I’ve never heard of lychee, but it is perfect to add white to your patriotic salad. I’ll have to give it a try. Is it sweet like a berry?
Dana says
Thank you, Heidi! There are different types of lychee, but for the most part, they are sweet!
LiveLoveAndAdventure says
Such a great idea for a salad. So festive and perfect for the 4th of July. I love it when you can find recipes that incorporate red, white and blue!
Dana says
Thank you!! 🙂
Cassie says
This is such a cool take on a fruit salad. Off to add this to our picnics
Dana says
Thank you, Cassie!
Rosey says
That is a fun salad to make for the holidays. The 4th of July isn’t the 4th without some form of watermelon.
Dana says
I agree, Rosey! Watermelon is a staple for the 4th!
LavandaMichelle says
What a wonderful salad! I love the idea for the watermelon, the star-cut out is such a nice idea. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Dana says
Thank you! You can actually use any shape cookie cutter too!
Nina Kasper says
That fruit salad is amazing!!! Perfect for the upcoming holiday!!
Dana says
Thank you, Nina!
Nina says
what a lovely and refreshing combo of fruit salad. I love it. I love watermelons !!!!!!!
Dana says
Thank you, Nina!
Tammy says
I love watermelon, especially this time of the year. Pinning for later this looks so cool and refreshing.
Dana says
You can use any shape cookie cutter for the watermelon – it can be used for any holiday, or any day for that matter 😉
Agentszerozerosetter says
Love, love this recipe! So fresh and delicious!!!
Dana says
Thank you!
Ada says
Lychee gives the patriotic salad such a nice twist! I love any fruit during the summer months and this one is cute enough to celebrate for the holiday!
Dana says
I thought the lychee was a fun twist too, Ada!
Ruth I. says
I absolutely love how easy and pretty this salad is! A little creativity and it looks so awesome! Yum!
Dana says
Thanks, Ruth!
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
OMG, this not only looks so pretty, I bet it tastes amazing. Not to mention, I love the use of lychee, it is one of my fave fruits. Bookmarking!
Dana says
Nancy, I love lychee too! I was introduced to it a few years ago and buy some every time I go to the local market!