Description
A vibrant and refreshing brunch fruit salad featuring a colorful mix of strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi, grapes, and banana, lightly dressed with a honey-lime dressing and optionally garnished with fresh mint for an added burst of flavor. Perfect for a healthy, no-cook breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 banana, sliced
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Wash all the fruits thoroughly under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries, peel and slice the kiwi, halve the grapes, dice the pineapple, and slice the banana carefully to ensure all pieces are ready for mixing.
- Combine the fruit: In a large mixing bowl, add the prepared strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi, grapes, and banana. Gently toss the fruit with a spatula or spoon to mix the ingredients evenly without bruising.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and fresh lime juice until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a sweet and tangy dressing for the salad.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the mixed fruit bowl. Gently fold the dressing into the fruit using a spatula or wooden spoon to coat each piece evenly without breaking the fruit.
- Add fresh mint (optional): Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves over the dressed fruit salad for an aromatic lift. Fold gently again to incorporate the mint evenly throughout the salad.
- Chill before serving: Cover the fruit salad and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill, enhancing the overall taste and refreshment.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the fruit salad chilled in individual bowls or a large serving dish as a healthy and delicious brunch option.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor and texture.
- The honey-lime dressing can be adjusted to taste, adding more honey for sweetness or more lime juice for tartness.
- Fresh mint is optional but adds a bright, herbal note that complements the fruit well.
- This salad is best served the same day it is prepared to maintain freshness.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
