Description
Summer Fruit Salad brings together a refreshing medley of seasonal delights. Crisp berries, juicy melons, and zesty citrus dance across your palate with pure, fresh flavors you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) blueberries
- 1 cup (240 ml) grapes (red or green), halved
- 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple chunks
- 1 cup (240 ml) mango, diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) oranges or mandarin segments
- 1 banana, sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsps honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Fruit Preparation: Thoroughly rinse fruits under cool water, eliminating all dirt and impurities, then precisely dice into uniform, bite-sized cubes for optimal texture and presentation.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk honey, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract in a ceramic bowl until perfectly blended, creating a harmonious and aromatic liquid base.
- Flavor Infusion: Combine diced fruits in a spacious serving bowl, then gently drizzle the prepared dressing, ensuring each piece is delicately coated without compromising the fruit’s structural integrity.
- Chilling and Marination: Refrigerate the fruit salad for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify, transforming the dish into a cohesive and nuanced culinary experience.
- Finishing Touch: Adorn the chilled salad with fresh mint leaves, providing a vibrant herbal accent and sophisticated visual dimension before serving at a cool temperature to maximize flavor complexity and refreshing qualities.
Notes
- Prevent Browning: Toss apple and banana pieces with lime juice to stop oxidation and maintain their fresh, crisp appearance.
- Customize Sweetness: Adjust honey quantity based on fruit ripeness and personal preference, ensuring a balanced, not overly sweet dressing.
- Texture Preservation: Chill ingredients separately before mixing to keep fruits firm and prevent premature softening or mushy consistency.
- Herb Variations: Experiment with different fresh herbs like basil or thyme instead of mint for unique flavor profiles and aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg