This fruit salad with orange juice dressing is naturally sweet and has just a hint of sugar, vanilla, and orange to bring out all the delicious flavors! It is super easy to make - in just 30 minutes, you can have an easy side dish for any occasion!
Place the sugar, water, orange zest, juice, and vanilla in a small pan and stir to dissolve the sugar. If it’s a big orange reduce the amount of water being added to ½ cup.
½ to 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 1 orange, 1 teaspoon vanilla
Bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes to thicken.
Set aside to cool.
Prepare all the fruit in a large bowl, pour the cooled syrup over the top and toss together.
2 pints strawberries, 2 cups green grapes, 2 cups red grapes, 1 cup blueberry
Garnish with mint leaves and chill until ready to serve.