Red white and blue salad is a festive colorful fruit salad made with juicy watermelon and sweet blueberries mixed with a naturally sweet lemony dressing. It’s refreshing and the perfect addition to a summer meal.
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Summer! The weather is warm, the days are longer and there is so much fresh produce available.
I am in food heaven.
During the summer you can find me at local farm markets grabbing all of the fresh fruit that I can so I can turn it into fruit salad.
July 4th is just around the corner, and I thought a festive fruit salad would be an appropriate way to celebrate the holiday.
This salad can be served as a side with dinner, we love it with grilled chicken, fish or burgers. It also tastes great after dinner as a light dessert.
The Ingredients
The ingredients are simple and fresh which is what makes this salad so good. Here is what you will need:
- Fresh blueberries
- Fresh watermelon
- Feta Cheese
- Fresh mint and basil
- Olive oil
- Fresh squeezed lemon juice
Recipe Steps for Red White and Blue Salad
Please note that this a list of steps to give you an idea how to make this recipe. Full details are in the recipe card below.
- Prepare the ingredients. Rinse and drain the blueberries, cut the watermelon and herbs
- Add the prepared ingredients to a medium sized bowl
- Mix up the dressing and pour it over the fruit and herbs
- Gently Mix in the Feta Cheese
Total estimated time to make this recipe: 20 to 30 minutes
Red White and Blue Salad recipe Tips and Variations
- For a dairy-free or vegan version, replace the feta cheese with a white fruit or vegetable such as apples, jicama, or cucumber
- Substitute the lemon juice for fresh lime or orange juice
- Replace the watermelon with strawberries
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Red White and Blue Salad
Red white and blue salad is a festive colorful fruit salad made with juicy watermelon and sweet blueberries combined with a naturally sweet lemony dressing. It’s refreshing and perfect for the summer holidays!
- Prep Time: 20
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 4 to 6 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 Pint fresh blueberries
3 cups chopped watermelon (about one half of a small watermelon)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
chop the fruit and place into a bowl
combine lime juice with syrup in a jar or small bowl
pour over fruit and top with chopped mint
Notes
- For a dairy-free or vegan version, replace the feta cheese with a white fruit or vegetable such as apples, jicama, or cucumber
- Substitute the lemon juice for fresh lime or orange juice
- Replace the watermelon with strawberries
Nutrition information is provided by Nutrifox, an online calculator and is meant to be used for informational purposes only. Even though I try to provide accurate information, these figures should still be considered as estimates.
Keywords: fruit salad, red white and blue fruit salad
I never thought to use jicama with berries or melon. Great flavor choices!
Thanks Cindy!
I love how you used jicama in this…sounds tasty and refreshing!
Thanks Colleen!
I like using jicama but forget how versatile it is. What a great idea for a fruit salad.
jicama was a great choice for the white. I always use mini marshmallows but this is much more healthy.
thanks Wendy! Mini marshmallows sound good too!
So pretty, my blueberry bushes are loaded with berries, impatiently waiting for them to ripen! Will have to look for jicama at the store when I shop.
I wish I had some blueberry bushes in my yard!
That fruit salad looks so colorful and so yum. Love healthy and delicious salads any time of the day
I love how festive this is! I have never tried jicama. Where would you find it??
Cathleen, you can find jicama in most supermarkets. I live in the Northeast and I have found it at Wegmans and Whole Foods. It looks like a potato but tastes sweeter.
I’ve not used jicama before, but I’ve had it. So much crunch and flavor!
blueberries and watermelon, two of my hot favorites. What is jicama? Never used it before. But the two ingredients call me to make this salad asap.Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe.
Aditi Jicama is a sweet root vegetable. It looks like a potato but is much sweeter. You can also use an apple in this salad if you can’t find jicama
What a brilliant idea to use jicama! I love to make patriotic fruit salads for all the various summer holidays, but white summer fruits can sometimes be tough to find – I never thought of using jicama! Such a creative solution – love it!
I love that you used jicama! I used to eat it all the time when I lived in CA, but I got out of the habit! What a fun and delicious fruit salad!!
Thank you Laineey!
We love fruit salads like this. Perfect for any picnic type gathering.
This looks so good, I’m not gonna wait for a patriotic holiday to make this!
Can’t say no to a delicious fruit salad! This is perfect for celebrations!
So simple…I love it! I’m not a fan of jicama, but I want to substitute it with white peaches! Perfect summer dish and it will be perfect for Labor Day coming up soon!!
This looks like an awesome salad! I never would have thought to use jicama. They carry it at our local Walmart, so I’ll have to give it a try!
I’ve never added jicama to a fruit salad but what a perfect addition! Bet this one has a perfect crunch!
Yes it does Lorie!
What a colorful and flavorful salad! I want this for lunch today! I know it is going to be packed with great flavors!
This salad looks so cute! I’ve never heard about jicama, but curious to try it)
Sounds a delightful savory option with the addition of feta! In Italy, I’ve only had fruit salad after dinner, as dessert. Would love to try this version!
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I hope you like it!
Incredibly delicious. I have to make this soon!
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I adore the combination of sweet and juicy watermelon and salty, crumbly feta cheese! They go so well together! And it’s such a perfect salad to enjoy on a hot day, love easy and quick dishes like this!
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I love watermelon and feta salad! Such a yummy idea to add blueberries too! Def going to make this salad soon!
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This salad is so beautiful with its contrasting colors – and the contrast of sweet and savory sounds so delicious too I will have to try this!
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This looks so delicious and so festive. Perfect for upcoming 4th July celebration. I must make this and surprise my family. I absolutely love the addition of feta!
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A perfect salad to celebrate warmer weather! Colourful, tasty and easy. A great salad for lunch or picnic and just as a snack.
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I love a good fruit salad in the summer and think basil pairs so well with watermelon. This would be a hit at any bbq!
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Gosh this summer salad looks so refreshing! Loving the combination of herbs used. I need to make some on Thursday!
The feta adds just the most irresistible creamy kick to all this delicious fruit! A major winner for the Fourth!
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Thank you Monica!
So perfect and refreshing for all the summer holidays and get togethers! Love the addition of feta.
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I can’t wait to taste the lemon maple dressing on this!!! My mouth is watering, such a yummy combination of ingredients!!
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Wow, this looks so refreshing & yummy! I love feta cheese with fruit. Perfect for 4th of July!
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What a gorgeous colourful salad! I’m jealous it is winter here, and longing for warmer weather and salads like this one! Have pinned to make this summer!
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What a fabulous summer salad and I love it’s so easy to make, too!
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