Description
Mediterranean summer fruit platters showcase seasonal delights with colorful, refreshing charm. Sweet peaches, ripe figs, and juicy berries dance together, creating an irresistible palette you’ll want to savor until the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits:
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup red grapes
- 1 cup watermelon cubes
Tropical and Stone Fruits:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 mango
- 2 kiwis
Garnish:
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse each fruit under cool running water, meticulously removing any stems, seeds, or blemishes.
- Skillfully slice strawberries, halve grapes, cube watermelon, and segment citrus fruits into elegant, bite-sized pieces ensuring uniform sizes for visual appeal.
- Create an artistic arrangement on a pristine white platter, strategically layering different colored fruits to maximize visual contrast and texture.
- Delicately scatter fresh mint leaves across the platter, allowing their vibrant green color to provide a refreshing accent to the fruit composition.
- Chill the platter in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to enhance fruit crispness and temperature.
- Present alongside small ramekins of honey or Greek yogurt for guests who desire an additional complementary flavor profile.
- Consume within 2 hours of preparation to maintain optimal fruit freshness and prevent oxidation.
Notes
- Slice fruits uniformly to ensure even presentation and easy eating experience.
- Mix different colored fruits for a vibrant, eye-catching display that looks professional and appetizing.
- Choose seasonal, ripe fruits at peak freshness to guarantee maximum sweetness and flavor intensity.
- Chill platter beforehand to keep fruits crisp and refreshing, especially during warm summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: No cooking method
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg