Description
Summer’s sweetest “yummiest fruit salad ever” brings Mediterranean sunshine to your plate with fresh, juicy ingredients dancing together. Cool, crisp bites celebrate seasonal produce, promising delightful refreshment that connects you directly to nature’s colorful bounty.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup grapes (red or green), halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup mango, diced
- 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup oranges or mandarin segments
- 1 banana, sliced (optional)
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Citrus Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Carefully cleanse each fruit under cool running water, ensuring thorough removal of any dirt or residue.
- Using a sharp chef’s knife, meticulously dice the fruits into uniform, bite-sized cubes that will make scooping and eating effortless.
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking together golden honey, tangy lime juice, zesty lime zest, and aromatic vanilla extract in a ceramic mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer the chopped fruits into a spacious serving bowl, creating a colorful medley of textures and hues.
- Gently cascade the prepared dressing over the fruit, using a soft spatula to delicately coat each piece without crushing the delicate fruit.
- Allow the fruit salad to rest in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes, enabling the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Before serving, garnish with delicate, fresh mint leaves to add a refreshing herbal note and elegant visual appeal.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the burst of natural sweetness and vibrant flavors in every delightful spoonful.
Notes
- Slice fruits uniformly to ensure even dressing distribution and a visually appealing presentation.
- Use ripe but firm fruits to maintain texture and prevent mushiness during chilling.
- For a vegan version, replace honey with agave nectar or maple syrup, keeping the same sweet profile.
- Experiment with seasonal fruits to create unique flavor combinations and maintain freshness throughout the year.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg