Description
Crisp seasonal fruits dance together in this refreshing Summer Fruit Salad, blending sweet and tangy flavors from ripe berries, juicy melons, and zesty citrus. Colorful ingredients promise a delightful cool treat you’ll savor on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 medium orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 medium kiwi, peeled and sliced
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Garnish:
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash all fruits under cool running water to remove any dirt or residue.
- Hull and slice strawberries into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring even cuts for aesthetic presentation.
- Halve the green and red grapes carefully, removing any seeds if present.
- Peel and slice kiwi into thin, delicate rounds, maintaining consistent thickness.
- Cut pineapple into neat, bite-sized chunks that complement the other fruit sizes.
- Zest the lemon, collecting the fragrant outer layer without touching the bitter white pith.
- Squeeze fresh orange juice directly into a small mixing bowl, extracting maximum liquid.
- Drizzle honey into the orange juice, whisking gently to create a smooth, sweet dressing.
- Combine all prepared fruits in a large serving bowl, ensuring gentle mixing to prevent bruising.
- Pour the orange-honey dressing over the fruit, coating each piece delicately.
- Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and chill thoroughly.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves for an aromatic and visual enhancement.
- Serve immediately in chilled bowls to preserve the fruit’s crisp texture and vibrant colors.
Notes
- Wash all fruits thoroughly to remove any pesticides or dirt before slicing, ensuring a clean and safe summer salad.
- Chill the fruit mixture for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the refreshing taste and allow flavors to meld together.
- Customize the salad by swapping fruits based on seasonal availability or personal preference, making it a versatile and adaptable dish.
- Add a sprinkle of chia seeds or chopped nuts for extra protein and crunch, transforming the salad into a more substantial and nutritious option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg