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Bright, refreshing, and ridiculously easy to whip up, this Lemon Poppyseed Glazed Fruit Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for picnics, summer gatherings, or an everyday family treat.
Sweet bursts of berries, juicy grapes, and bright citrus mingle with a simple lemon-poppyseed glaze that’s both sweet and tangy elevating plain fruit into something unexpectedly delicious. With just a handful of pantry staples and less than 5 minutes of prep, this recipe is perfect for home cooks of all skill levels who love big flavor without fuss.
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How to Make Lemon Poppyseed Glazed Fruit Salad
This fruit salad is perfect for picnics, bbqs, easy weeknight dinners, or baby showers – its pretty, simple, and takes less than five minutes to make. This salad is great chilled – and can last in your fridge for up to three days after (depending on the quality of your fruit).
Poppyseed Lemon Glazed Fruit Ingredients
Frist assemble the following ingredients:
- Powdered sugar (1 ½ cup) – Powdered sugar dissolves instantly into the lemon juice to create a silky, sweet glaze that lightly coats every piece of fruit without feeling heavy.
- Fresh squeezed lemon juice (1 tbsp) – Fresh lemon juice adds bright, tangy acidity that balances the sweetness and enhances the natural flavors of the fruit.
- Poppy seeds (1 ½ tsp) – Poppy seeds add subtle nutty flavor and delicate texture, giving the glaze that signature lemon-poppyseed twist.
- Strawberries (1 cup) – Juicy, sweet strawberries provide vibrant color and a soft texture that soaks up the citrus glaze beautifully.
- Raspberries (½ cup) – Raspberries bring a bold pop of tart sweetness that balances the richer fruits in the salad.
- Blueberries (½ cup) – Blueberries add mild sweetness and a satisfying burst when bitten, rounding out the berry medley.
- Orange – Fresh orange segments contribute bright citrus flavor and juicy sweetness that amplifies the lemon glaze.
- Green grapes (½ cup) – Crisp green grapes add refreshing crunch and a slightly tart contrast to the sweeter fruits.
- Red grapes (½ cup) – Red grapes offer juicy sweetness and a soft snap that complements the citrus glaze perfectly.
- Blackberries (½ cup) – Blackberries add deep berry flavor and subtle earthiness, giving the fruit salad extra dimension and color contrast.
Steps to Make Lemon Poppyseed Mixed Fruit
Once we’ve gathered ingredients, we will use the following method:
Combine Glaze and Mix
In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and poppy seeds. Add fruit to a large bowl and drizzle with glaze. Toss to mix and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks for Making Lemon Poppyseed Fruit Glaze
Use the freshest fruit possible: Ripe, firm berries and grape varieties give the best texture and sweetness.
Adjust glaze thickness: Add a bit more lemon juice to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken, you control the sweet-tart balance.
Serve chilled: Letting the salad rest in the fridge for 15-20 minutes helps flavors meld and makes it extra refreshing.
Make it ahead: Prep it a couple of hours before serving, just toss gently again before plating.
Swap fruits freely: This glaze works with almost any fruit combo, think melon, kiwi, or pineapple when in season.
Other Easy Fruit Recipes You’ll Love
If you love this lemon poppyseed glazed fruit salad recipe, you’ll love my other favorite fruit recipes – each one packed with tons of fresh fruit flavor!
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Lemon Poppyseed Glazed Fruit Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 ½ tsp. poppy seeds
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled, cleaned, and halved
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 orange, cut into small bites
- ½ cup green grapes, halved
- ½ cup red grapes, halved
- ½ cup blackberries
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and poppy seeds.
- Add fruit to a large bowl and drizzle with glaze.
- Toss to mix.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Glazed Fruit Salad FAQs
You can, but fresh fruit will hold its texture much better, frozen tends to get mushy as it thaws.
Stored airtight in the fridge, it stays good for up to 3 days though it’s best the day you make it.
Absolutely! The lemon-poppyseed glaze stores in the fridge for up to 4 days, just whisk before drizzling.
Yes! The basic glaze and fruit combo are naturally vegan without any dairy or animal products.
For larger groups, just double or triple the ingredients, the simple sauce scales beautifully.
Delicious! I was a little hesitant to try and add the lemon glaze over the fruit but i’m so glad i did. Thanks for sharing!