Layers of color and a refreshing dressing of sparkling lime make this Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe a 4th of July favorite. Simple to make, prepare ahead and take along to a cookout party as a healthy side or serve with whipped topping as dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of blueberries
• 1 cup of plums, sliced
• 1 cup pitted cherries, sliced
• 1 cup cantaloupe, chopped
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup peaches, sliced
• 1 cup of small green grapes
• 1 cup of raspberries
• 1/4 cup of lime juice
• 2 Tbsp of honey
• 1 Tsp grated lime peel
• 1 cup lemon-lime flavored sparkling water, chilled
• Mint sprigs

Instructions

Layer the fruit in a 2-quart glass bowl in the order listed above.

Cover and chill for a minimum of 3 hours.

Just before serving, combine lime juice, honey and lime peel in a small bowl.

Whisk until well blended.

Stir in the sparkling water and mix well.

Pour the mixture over the layered fruit.

Garnish with mint sprigs.

Serves 8.