American Flag Fruit Platter
A vibrant, eye-catching American Flag Fruit Platter that’s healthy and perfect for 4th of July celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Watermelon, seedless
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 2 cups Strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 Banana, sliced (or mini Marshmallows)
- Fresh Mint Leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing all the fruits thoroughly.
- Slice the watermelon in half lengthwise and create 1-inch thick slices from one half.
- Arrange the square-shaped watermelon pieces on one side of a large platter.
- Add the blueberries to fill the blue section of the flag.
- Create the red stripes using sliced strawberries layered on top.
- Fill in the white stripes with banana slices or mini marshmallows.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color.
- Stand back and admire your creation before serving!
Notes
Slice bananas just before serving to prevent browning. Customize fruits based on preferences or seasonal availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: 4th of July, fruit platter, summer dessert, patriotic dessert, healthy snack