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Red White and Blue Fruit Salad

This red white and blue fruit salad brings together the sweet flavors of strawberries, blueberries, pears, watermelon, and a touch of lemon juice to create a refreshing dessert. The star shaped pear slices add some extra fun making this salad perfect for your Memorial Day or 4th of July celebrations.
Cook Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pears
  • 1/4 small watermelon
  • 1 c strawberries
  • 1/2 c blueberries
  • juice from half a lemon

Method
 

  1. Cut the pears into slices thick enough for shaping. Use a small star-shaped cutter to create pear stars.
  2. Squeeze lemon juice over the pear stars to keep them fresh and bright.
  3. Slice the watermelon and cut out star shapes using the same cutter.
  4. Remove strawberry stems and cut each berry into quarters.
  5. In a bowl, mix the quartered strawberries with blueberries until evenly combined.
  6. Add the pear and watermelon stars to the mixture, folding them in carefully to maintain their shape.
  7. Serve right away or chill briefly before serving.