Description
A vibrant and refreshing Summer Fruit Salad packed with seasonal fruits, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and zest. This easy-to-prepare, nutritious salad is perfect as a snack, side dish, or light dessert for sunny days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 cup mango, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup watermelon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 kiwifruits, peeled and sliced
Dressing & Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- Fresh mint leaves, handful, torn or chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruits: Wash all fruits thoroughly. Hull and slice strawberries, peel and cube mango, cut watermelon into bite-sized pieces, slice kiwifruit, and keep blueberries whole for uniform size and presentation.
- Combine in a Large Bowl: Gently toss all the prepared fruits together in a spacious bowl, taking care not to crush softer fruits while ensuring even mixing.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle fresh lime juice and honey or agave syrup over the fruit mixture. Toss gently again to coat the fruits evenly without damaging their texture.
- Garnish with Mint: Add a handful of fresh mint leaves, torn or finely chopped, to provide a refreshing herbal aroma and flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and enjoy it chilled, ideal for hot summer days.
Notes
- Choose ripe fruits for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Balance soft and crunchy textures to keep each bite interesting.
- Cut fruits into uniform sizes for easy eating and attractive presentation.
- Chill the salad before serving but avoid making it too cold to preserve flavor.
- Use fresh lime juice for a brighter taste instead of bottled alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer fruit salad, fresh fruit salad, healthy snack, no cook salad, gluten free, seasonal fruits