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Although fruit is best when consumed on an empty stomach, a fruit salad, nevertheless, is a great alternative to other sugar-laden desserts that are often served after a big meal. Fruit salads are also great for in between meals as a snack, or even consumed as a meal. They are tasty and are able to provide the body with lots of energy, as they are high in natural sugars.

Making a fruit salad is very quick and easy to do. Just about anything goes when making a salad with fruit, and thus you can use whatever fruits and berries that you have on hand, and the salad will taste great. Nonetheless, here are some tips to help you get started with making your own fruit salads.

Use Fresh Fruits

Even though some fruits and berries freeze well, you should always aim for fresh fruits when making a salad. The flavor of fresh fruits is much better, as they don't have that freezer aftertaste. To avoid the fruits from going bad on you, never buy more than what you will eat within the next few days. This will also save you money, as you won't be throwing any fruits out.

Allow the Salad to Sit

After cutting up the fruits, combine them in a big bowl and allow them to sit for about an hour or two. Doing so will allow all the flavors to blend, which makes for a super tasty salad. However, do not allow the salad to sit for too long, as the longer it sits, the more nutrients are lost. Depending on how fresh the fruits are when you make it, you can store the fruit salad in the fridge for a day or two.

Use a Dressing

Just because it is a fruit salad, does not mean that you cannot use a dressing to bring out even more flavors. You can use a blend of fresh juices from other fruits such as mangoes, pineapples, apples, kiwi, pomegranates and oranges. You can also juice ginger, peppermint and other herbs that go well with fresh fruits.

Honey or agave nectar also go great with fresh fruits. You can mix them up with fresh juices, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, peppermint, lavender and a hint of sea salt for a rich fruit salad dressing. Once you discover what ingredients you like, simply mix them together and drizzle over the salad.

There are also many other ways to enjoy a fruit salad. You can experiment by adding nuts and seeds, yogurt, sour cream or any other food that you enjoy.

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