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Red White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad

Published: Jul 6, 2017 · Modified: Apr 21, 2022 by Tristin Rieken · 5 Comments

Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is the perfect light, refreshing summer salad to bring to parties, picnics and potlucks.

Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is the perfect light, refreshing summer salad to bring to parties, picnics and potlucks. fruit salad recipe | strawberry salad | summer salad lemon dressing | potluck recipe | picnic salad
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Perfect cold summer salad recipe for outdoor adventures

Prepped ahead and stored in individual Rubbermaid® FreshWorks™ produce containers, this salad can be  combined right before serving for the freshest taste no matter where you are – party, picnic, beach, potluck, campground or backyard! A delicious light dish that travels well!

Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is the perfect light, refreshing summer salad to bring to parties, picnics and potlucks. fruit salad recipe | strawberry salad | summer salad lemon dressing | potluck recipe | picnic salad

Who doesn’t love a good potluck? Tables and tables of various fascinating dishes all made with love by your loved ones. Excitingly walking the line filling up with little tastes of everything. Some because they’re delicious and some were fun just for the adventure of it – cheddar cheese jello salad anyone? Some are scraped clean quickly and some dishes sit sadly on the potluck table for way too long begging for some empathetic soul to spoon out a few globs. Even if just to drop the plate in the trash right around the corner.

Putting yourself and your recipes out there for your loved ones can be terrifying! We’ve all been there. searching for last minute potluck ideas that are affordable, tasty, impressive AND travel well. Skip the pasta salad and never bring home a full casserole dish at the end of the night with this simple crowd pleasing fresh summer fruit salad recipe!

Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is the perfect light, refreshing summer salad to bring to parties, picnics and potlucks. fruit salad recipe | strawberry salad | summer salad lemon dressing | potluck recipe | picnic salad

Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is full of crisp romaine lettuce and fresh berries topped with a creamy, bright, garlicky lemon dressing and crunchy almonds. With all the flavors needed to be delicious but simple enough to not be scary, it’s always one of the first to go.

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Tools and ingredients

Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is the perfect light, refreshing summer salad to bring to parties, picnics and potlucks. fruit salad recipe | strawberry salad | summer salad lemon dressing | potluck recipe | picnic salad

  • Rubbermaid® FreshWorks™ – Using Rubbermaid® FreshWorks™ produce containers, ingredients stay fresh and delicious until ready to pack to the party.
  • Mixed greens – romaine is sturdy and flavorful but you can use any salad greens you desire. Spinach, arugula, and baby greens would all be delicious. Or if bringing to a super warm location consider swapping for romaine or even shredded cabbage to help withstand wilting.
  • Berries – Strawberries and Blueberries go with the red white and blue theme (perfect for Memorial Day or Independence Day!) but feel free to substitute with whatever berries or fruit are delicious, available and in season around you! Blackberries, raspberries, mango, apple and oranges are all delicious with the Creamy Lemon Dressing.
  • Almonds – raw or roasted or substitute for macadamia nuts, walnuts, pecans, or even sunflower seed kernels!
  • Creamy Lemon Dressing – a fresh lemon, garlic and mayo based homemade salad dressing. Feel free to substitute with your favorite creamy, sweet and tangy dressing. Coleslaw or raspberry vinaigrette are great options.
Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is the perfect light, refreshing summer salad to bring to parties, picnics and potlucks. fruit salad recipe | strawberry salad | summer salad lemon dressing | potluck recipe | picnic salad

Step by step instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients. Wash berries and lettuce, thoroughly dry and store in separate containers. Chop almond and store separately too.
  2. Make Creamy Lemon Dressing and store in tightly sealed container.
Summer Berry Fruit Salad ingredients
  1. Once ready, pack ingredients from fridge to party without any worry of spillage with Rubbermaid FreshWorks containers.
summer picnic salad or potluck dish that travels well
  1. At the party unpack and your fruit salad will be done in minutes!
Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is the perfect light, refreshing summer salad to bring to parties, picnics and potlucks. fruit salad recipe | strawberry salad | summer salad lemon dressing | potluck recipe | picnic salad
  1. Start with a layer of greens in the bottom of a large salad bowl.
  2. Sprinkle strawberries and blueberries on top.
Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is the perfect light, refreshing summer salad to bring to parties, picnics and potlucks. fruit salad recipe | strawberry salad | summer salad lemon dressing | potluck recipe | picnic salad
  1. Drizzle Creamy Lemon Dressing over top and toss lightly to coat.
  2. Top with chopped almonds and serve.
Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is the perfect light, refreshing summer salad to bring to parties, picnics and potlucks. fruit salad recipe | strawberry salad | summer salad lemon dressing | potluck recipe | picnic salad
  1. Enjoy!
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How to make ahead

Fruit salad will not keep overnight if you try to mix it together ahead of time. Instead prepare all fruit salad ingredients ahead of time and combine immediately before serving.

Make it your own

  • Leave out the greens for a more traditional style fruit salad using creamy lemon dressing in place of the typical sweet honey’d yogurt fruit salad dressing or the sweet whipping cream used in ambrosia fruit salad.
  • Or add shredded rotisserie or sliced grilled chicken (or even steak slices!) to make this summer fruit salad into more of a hearty entrée salad that could be served as a picnic lunch or light dinner.

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Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is the perfect light, refreshing summer salad to bring to parties, picnics and potlucks. fruit salad recipe | strawberry salad | summer salad lemon dressing | potluck recipe | picnic salad

Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad

Red, White, and Blue Berry Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing is the perfect light, refreshing summer salad to bring to parties, picnics and potlucks.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 232kcal
Author: Tristin Rieken

Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine lettuce washed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces
  • 1 pint blueberries washed
  • 1 quart strawberries washed and stemmed
  • ¼ cup raw almonds chopped

Creamy Lemon Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest from 2 small lemons
  • ¼ cup lemon juice from 2 small lemons
  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar
  • ¼ cup mayo olive oil mayonnaise preferred
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Prep lettuce, berries and almonds and store seperately.
  • Make creamy lemon dressing. 
  • When ready to serve, place lettuce in a large bowl or serving platter, top with blueberries and strawberries. Drizzle lemon dressing and toss to coat. Top with almonds.

Creamy Lemon Dressing

  • Place chopped garlic, lemon zest, sugar and salt in a medium lidded jar.
  • Add lemon juice and vinegar. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • Add mayonnaise and stir to combine. 
  • Slowly whisk in olive oil until thick. 
  • Store refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 6867IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
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Nutrition Facts
Red, White and Blue Summer Fruit Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 89mg4%
Potassium 463mg13%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 6867IU137%
Vitamin C 82mg99%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Love, Tristin

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  1. MommaDJane

    July 06, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    Oh, yum! I can’t wait to try that dressing recipe. This is such a simple and delicious recipe idea to take for summer outings. Perfect for a picnic. #client

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    • Tristin Rieken

      July 07, 2017 at 12:44 am

      Thank you! The dressing really is amazing – I put it on everything – toss with cold quinoa and veggies, brush it on salmon before baking or grilling, add to chicken and broccoli grilled foil packs.. the list goes on and on.

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