Description
The Best Fruit Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly delicious recipe that combines a colorful variety of juicy fruits to create a healthy treat bursting with natural sweetness and refreshing flavors. Perfect as a light snack, side dish, or simple dessert, this quick and easy salad comes together in under 15 minutes and is adaptable to suit personal tastes and seasonal availability.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 cup sweet pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 kiwi, peeled and diced
Extras and Dressing
- Fresh mint leaves, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Fruits: Wash all fruits thoroughly. Hull and slice strawberries, peel and dice mango and kiwi, cut pineapple into bite-sized chunks, halve the grapes, and measure out the blueberries to ensure even bite sizes and textures.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired, to brighten flavors and keep fruits fresh.
- Toss Everything Gently: Place all the prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the dressing and gently toss using a spatula or large spoon, mixing the fruit juices without bruising delicate pieces.
- Add Fresh Mint: Chop fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle them on top to add a fragrant, cooling touch that elevates the salad’s appeal.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and keep the salad cool and refreshing before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh seasonal fruits for the best flavor and nutrient content.
- Cut fruits uniformly to ensure even bites and a pleasing texture.
- Toss sensitive fruits like apples or bananas immediately in lemon or lime juice to prevent browning.
- Gently fold the salad to keep fruits intact and visually appealing without bruising.
- The salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and stored refrigerated for convenience without sacrificing freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fruit salad, healthy snack, fresh fruit, easy recipe, gluten free, vegan, no cook, quick fruit salad
