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Red, White And Blue Fruit Salsa

June 15, 2018 Kristy Richardson 4 Comments

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This summer red white and blue fruit salsa recipe is what winter dreams are made of. This salsa is a mix of some of the freshest flavors of summer and is a great addition to any Fourth of July, memorial day or labor day party. I’ve made this one feel a bit more fun with some red white and blue colors, and a few pear stars to garnish the top. This whole dish is quick easy and refreshing, and a great way to change things up for a crowd.

Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salsa Recipe

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Close up of a star-shaped bowl full of fruit with chips nearby

If I’m being totally honest, I started out enjoying this Red, White and Blue fruit salsa with my family. We were BBQing that night and it was just the perfect summer evening hanging out by the grill eating siders, corn on the cob and fruit salsa.

We still had a little of this fruit salsa and after a few days? I found myself skipping the chips and scooping it straight out of the container with a spoon!

Patriotic Fourth Of July Cupcakes, Red White And Blue M&M Cookies and Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes all make great treats to add to your summer BBQ spread.

Watermelon is the Recipe Star

Watermelon is what keeps this fruit salsa on its toes. It gives the whole fruit salad a crisp and refreshing taste that just screams sunshine in a bowl. Watermelon can sometimes during the season get a little squishy, so I’d recommend using a fresh watermelon for this recipe, and not using the watermelon that’s been already cut and condensating in your fridge for a few days.

Watermelon diced in a measuring cup next to a knife and a piece of watermelon on a cutting board.

Don’t let that stop you from making this fruit salsa ahead of time. I’ve prepared this salsa the day before a party and it is delicious the next day.

Feeling summery? Here’s a few more summer recipes you’ll love!
Juicy 3 Ingredient Watermelon Popsicles
Blueberry Muffin Loaf
Mango Chicken Fresh Spring Rolls With Peanut Dipping Sauce
Sweet Broccoli Apple Pasta Salad
Caterpillar Summer Fruit Kabobs With Easy Yogurt Dip

Let’s Talk Chips And Dip With This Fruit Salsa Recipe

Side view of fruit salsa in a star-shaped bowl with a chip dipping into it, more chips scattered around the bowl

I opted to make semi-homemade chips out of tortilla wraps. They whip up quickly, and it allows you to control just how much salty goodness is a part of your snack. You could also dust them with a little cinnamon sugar for a sweet option.

Having a backyard summer BBQ? Try adding my Black Bean and Corn Salsa or my Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Faijita Seasoning to your BBQ spread.

But there are many storebought chips that pair well too. Some of my favorites are the multigrain chips from Food Should Taste Good for a salty chip.  We also like the Snack Factory pretzel crips as a dipper. If you prefer to keep things a little sweeter and serve it like a dessert salsa, Stacy’s makes a yummy cinnamon chip.

I think one of the things that makes this fruit salsa especially appealing to kids is the dipping factor. Many kids love a good dip, and this one is so fresh and light you can hand your kid a bowl full and let them go to town. This does also pack well for lunchboxes either in a bento box or in two separate containers so those chips stay crunchy.

Pears, blueberries, strawberries and watermelon being sliced and prepped. Some pear is cut into small star shapes

**To make the stars, it is easier to use a small star shape cutter. I used the star from this small fondant cutting set. I also adore this rainbow star cookie cutter set in various sizes.

A bowl of fruit salsa topped with pear stars

I’ve also had a few people ask about the blue star shaped bowl I used. I originally picked this bowl up as a lucky find in the Target dollar spot. Those items always seem to be that once they are gone, they are gone. But I did find these super cute Red White And Blue bowls, which are great for a backyard bbq.

Side view of fruit salsa in a star-shaped bowl with a chip dipping into it, more chips scattered around the bowl

Red, White And Blue Fruit Salsa

This Red, White and Blue Salsa is full of summer flavors and is a great appetizer to serve at a party or a BBQ. Refreshing watermelon, flavorful strawberries, plump blueberries and crisp pears are all topped with a lime and honey dressing that everyone want to snack on.
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PREP TIME 15 mins
COOK TIME 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer, Salad, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 People
Calories 124 kcal
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Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Salsa

  • 2 cups watermelon, seedless diced
  • 1 cup strawberries diced, roughly 8 large strawberries
  • 1 pear look for a semi-soft pear that is fragrent
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • pan spray

For The Chips

  • 8 tortillas I used taco sized, but you can use whatever size you have, you just may want to slice them into smaller pieces if your tortillas are bigger.
  • salt
  • pan spray
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Instructions
 

For The Fruit Salsa

  • Dice up 2 cups of watermelon and 1 cup of strawberries.
  • Carefully slice pear into thin sheets. Cut a few star shapes for the garnish with a small cookie cutter, then dice the rest of the pear.
  • Mix together all fruit including watermelon, strawberries, pear (except stars) and blueberries.
  • Mix together honey and lime in a small bowl. Pour over salsa and mix well.
  • Garnish with pear stars.

For The Chips

  • Preheat oven to 375
  • Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with pan spray.
  • Slice tortillas into triangle shapes, and spread onto cookie sheet. Spray tortillas with pan spray lightly on top.
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes, then flip.
  • Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until crispy.
  • Add a sprinkle of salt, roughly a teaspoon.

Notes

You will also need a mini star cookie cutter if adding the star garnishes.
I had a full-size seedless watermelon, and roughly a quarter equaled two cups of diced melon. If you have a smaller melon, likely you will need a half of a melon.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal
Keyword fourth of july, fruit salsa, homemade chips, party, red, white and blue, salsa, strawberry, watermelon
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