Combine all of the fruit salad base ingredients in a large bowl and garnish with mint leaves.
For the Banana, Seeds & Coconut Topping
Add the bananas, coconut and seeds to the fruit salad base. Serve.
For the Yogurt & Granola Topping
Add the yogurt and granola to the fruit salad base. Serve.
For the Ice Cream & Maple Syrup Topping
Add ice cream and maple syrup to the fruit salad base. Serve.
For the Cottage Cheese, Candied Pecans and Cookie Crumble Topping
Add the cottage cheese, candied pecans and crumbled cookies to the fruit salad base. Serve.
Notes
The nutrition information for this recipe has been calculated for the fruit salad base only.
The topping amounts are just suggestions. Feel free to add as much or as little as desired.
Although it's best served immediately or within an hour or two, you can store any leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
If you're wondering about how to keep things fresh and stop your fruit from turning that ugly brown color, the secret lies in oxidation. The longer your fruit sits out exposed to air, the more likely it is to brown.
Help extend its lifespan by tossing it with acidic fruit juice like lemon, lime and orange juice or a combination.
Also, you can cover it with plastic wrap and push it down to the surface of the fruit while in the bowl.