Fruit Salad with Orange Soda (Ensalada de Fruta)

Fruit Salad with Orange Soda (Ensalada de Fruta)

This fruit salad is a dessert that is very popular and traditional at Christmas time in Uruguay. It's normally served all throughout the summer as it is very refreshing and makes a few fruits go a long way.

Easy
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

1 can (400 g) peaches (in natural juice)

2

1 can (150 g) pineapple pieces (in natural juice)

3

200 g cherries

4

200 g seedless grapes (any type)

5

1 red apple

6

1 large orange

7

1 nectarine

8

2 plums

9

1 large banana

10

2 passion fruits

11

1 small container of strawberries

12

1.25 L (or less) Fanta orange soda, chilled

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Place canned fruit in a large bowl along with its juice, making sure you cut the peaches into small pieces.

2

Wash remaining fruit thoroughly.

3

Place cherries and grapes (minus stalks and any leaves) in the bowl.

4

Cut up remaining fruit into small pieces, place in the bowl, and chill.

5

Prior to serving, mix lightly and cover with chilled Fanta.

6

Serve with a slotted spoon for a lovely summer dessert, especially during the holidays when we need a stomach cool down after a heavy meal.

Notes
  • Any of the fruits above can be omitted.