Description
Cool summer fruit salad combines fresh seasonal berries, citrus, and mint for a refreshing dessert. Colorful ingredients blend sweetly, offering a light and delightful treat perfect for warm afternoons with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 1 cup mango, diced
- 3 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 2 peaches, pitted and sliced
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry all fruits to prevent excess moisture, which can make the salad soggy.
- Slice larger fruits like pineapple, mango, and peaches into uniform bite-sized cubes for consistent texture and easy eating.
- Cut smaller fruits like strawberries and kiwi into halves or quarters, keeping berries whole for visual appeal.
- Combine prepared fruits in a spacious ceramic or glass bowl to prevent bruising delicate berries.
- Create a vibrant citrus dressing by whisking orange juice with golden honey and zesty lime zest until smooth and well integrated.
- Gently fold the dressing into the fruit mixture, ensuring each piece gets a light, even coating without crushing the delicate fruits.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped mint leaves across the top for a refreshing aromatic finish.
- Refrigerate the fruit salad for 30-45 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop a harmonious taste profile.
- Serve chilled as a perfect summer dessert or refreshing side dish, ideally within 2-3 hours of preparation for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Select the freshest, ripest seasonal fruits to maximize the salad’s flavor and nutritional value.
- Use organic honey for a more natural sweetness and better health benefits.
- Adjust the citrus dressing by adding a splash of vanilla extract for an extra aromatic twist.
- Prepare the fruit salad just before serving to maintain optimal texture and prevent browning of delicate fruits like kiwi and peaches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg