Description
Colorful summer fruit salad dances with sweet seasonal berries and tropical delights, creating a refreshing medley of flavors. Crisp, juicy ingredients blend perfectly, offering you a delightful cool treat perfect for warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 2 cups (473 ml) strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 cups (473 ml) watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup (237 ml) blueberries
- 1 cup (237 ml) grapes (red or green), halved
- 1 cup (237 ml) pineapple, cubed
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 mango, diced
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 lime, juice and zest
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh mint, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant citrus dressing by whisking together golden honey or maple syrup with freshly squeezed lime juice and delicate lime zest in a petite mixing bowl.
- Select an assortment of ripe summer fruits – think juicy berries, succulent peaches, crisp melons, and sweet tropical chunks – and transfer them into a spacious serving vessel.
- Drizzle the luminous lime-infused dressing over the colorful fruit medley, using a gentle folding motion to ensure each piece receives an elegant coating without bruising the delicate produce.
- Refrigerate the fruit salad for approximately 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize and the dressing to slightly macerate the fruit, intensifying the overall taste profile.
- Just before presenting, sprinkle freshly chopped mint leaves across the top, adding a fragrant and visually appealing finishing touch that introduces a subtle herbaceous note to the sweet composition.
Notes
- Swap honey with agave nectar for a vegan-friendly alternative that maintains the sweet, tangy flavor profile.
- Add a sprinkle of chia seeds or chopped nuts for extra protein and crunch, transforming the light salad into a more substantial dish.
- Experiment with different citrus zests like orange or grapefruit to create unique flavor variations that keep the salad exciting and fresh.
- Store leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but enjoy it best within the first 24 hours to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg