Rainbow Fruit Skewers
Bright, crunchy, and impossibly simple, these Rainbow Fruit Skewers make healthy eating feel like a celebration. Perfect for kids, parties, or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 1 pint Strawberries Choose firm, brightly colored berries with fresh green caps.
- 2 medium Oranges Look for navel or sweet varieties.
- 1 medium Pineapple Fresh delivers a tart-sweet tropical punch.
- 1 cup Green grapes Firm and taut grapes.
- 1 cup Blueberries Fresh and in season for best flavor.
- 1 cup Purple grapes Fresh and full for good texture.
Dip
- 1 cup Vanilla yogurt Choose full-fat or Greek style for richness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash all fruit thoroughly, removing any dirt or residue.
- Hull strawberries and slice larger ones in half so they sit neatly on the skewer.
- Segment oranges by cutting away the peel and pith, then slice between membranes.
- Core and slice pineapple into bite-sized chunks.
Assembly
- On a clean surface, lay pieces out in color sequence: strawberries, oranges, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, purple grapes.
- Thread pieces onto skewers, alternating sizes and shapes.
Serving
- Spoon vanilla yogurt into a small serving bowl and place it next to the skewers.
- Arrange skewers on a platter in a single layer or fan them.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill briefly.
Notes
These skewers are best enjoyed within 2 hours at room temperature and can be kept refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Store un-dipped skewers and yogurt separately for best texture.