Description
Refreshing summer fruit salad combines ripe seasonal fruits with a zesty honey-lime dressing. Sweet and tangy flavors create a delightful treat you’ll savor at picnics, barbecues, or as a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits:
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup watermelon cubes
- 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
Sweeteners and Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh lime juice
Garnish:
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse and slice a vibrant array of summer fruits into uniform, bite-sized cubes, ensuring each piece is roughly similar in dimension.
- Transfer the colorful fruit medley into a spacious mixing vessel, creating an artful arrangement of textures and hues.
- Craft a luminous dressing by vigorously blending golden honey with zesty lime juice until thoroughly integrated and glossy.
- Cascade the citrus-infused honey mixture over the fruit ensemble, employing a delicate folding technique to coat each morsel without crushing the delicate pieces.
- For an optional burst of aromatic freshness, delicately scatter torn mint leaves across the surface, adding a sophisticated visual and flavor dimension.
- Refrigerate the fruit salad for 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize and develop a cool, refreshing profile before serving.
- Present immediately or store chilled, maintaining optimal taste and texture for up to 2 hours after preparation.
Notes
- Opt for ripe, seasonal fruits to maximize flavor and sweetness in your salad.
- Choose fruits with varying textures and colors to create a visually appealing and interesting dish.
- Keep fruits chilled before mixing to maintain their crisp texture and prevent browning.
- Use a sharp knife and cutting board to ensure clean, precise fruit cuts that look professional and appetizing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg