After a long winter of hardy, warm comfort foods, you are in desperate need of freshness. Spring is here and the heavy casseroles are not! The sun is shining, the days are longer, and fresh produce is plentiful. Your taste buds are yearning for freshness! And what’s more refreshing than a fruit salad? It is very easy to make and incorporates a variety of colorful fruits into your day. A fruit salad is truly the perfect snack for a potluck or picnic.

While this recipe has a list of fruit, you can swap out some for others if you have favorites. For example, if you prefer blackberries to blueberries, feel free to use them instead. Not a fan of oranges? Swap them out for crisp apples. One thing is for sure, and it’s that this fruit salad has no shortage of vitamin C. Kiwis are some of the richest sources of vitamin C, but strawberries, blueberries, and oranges offer impressive amounts as well. Not to mention, all of the different colors mean that you will get an assortment of antioxidants and flavonoid compounds, which encourage healthier cells and fight free radicals.

One thing that is up for debate is whether or not to dress a fruit salad. Some people only want to enjoy the natural flavors of the fruits, while others prefer a simple dressing. There’s no right or wrong way to fruit salad, but should you want to dress your fruit salad, whisk together the juice of one lime and a teaspoon of raw agave nectar. The combination of citrus and sweetness complements the natural sugars within the fruit.