One of our favorite parts about spring is fresh and nourishing fruit! It’s starting to get warmer and more produce is back in season, which means more variety of fresh fruit to enjoy! Are you looking for a delicious fruit recipe for upcoming events, such as Easter brunch? We have you covered with these adorable and delicious Orange Fruit Salad Easter Baskets!

These salads are a fun DIY snack activity for the kids or the perfect “wow” factor over the holiday weekend. These baskets are also a great way to use up the entire fruit and not waste the peel.

Health Benefits of Fruit

Oranges

Oranges are a great source of prebiotic fiber! This is the type of fiber that feeds your good gut microbes and helps them thrive! When those microbes are well nourish, your gut is able to heal itself and digestion runs smoother. Oranges are also a good source of potassium, which is essential for heart function, nerve function and muscle contraction

Lime

Citrus, such as limes contain antioxidants that are important for your body to fight free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause cell damage. Protecting your cells is helpful for the prevention for chronic diseases such as cancer.

Strawberries

Did you know that strawberries contain vitamin C? Along with being a great support for your immune health, vitamin C is also important for the production of collagen and protecting your cells from damage. Strawberries also contain folate, which helps with tissue growth and the functioning if cells.

See below to view or print this recipe! If you make these fruit baskets please share a photo on Instagram and tag me @HealthyGroceryGirl so I can easily find and like your creations! It’s so fun to connect with you and see what recipes you’re enjoying.

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