Description
A vibrant and refreshing fresh fruit salad featuring a colorful mix of strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi, watermelon, and banana, tossed in a zesty honey-lime dressing and garnished with fresh mint leaves. Perfect as a light dessert or healthy snack, this no-cook recipe is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruit
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup watermelon, diced
- 1 banana, sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruits: Wash all the fruits thoroughly under cold water to ensure they are clean.
- Slice Strawberries: Hull the strawberries and slice them into thin pieces for easy eating.
- Drain Blueberries: Rinse the blueberries and allow them to drain to remove excess water.
- Cut Pineapple: Peel the pineapple and chop it into small, even-sized chunks.
- Slice Kiwi: Peel the kiwi and slice it into thin rounds.
- Dice Watermelon: Cut the watermelon in half, remove any seeds if present, and dice the flesh into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice Banana: Slice the banana into rounds just before mixing to prevent browning.
- Combine Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine all the prepared fruits, mixing carefully to avoid bruising.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and fresh lime juice until smooth and fully combined.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the mixed fruits and gently toss to evenly coat the salad.
- Rest the Salad: Allow the fruit salad to sit for 10-15 minutes so the flavors can meld together beautifully.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the fruit salad in individual bowls or a large dish, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor and texture.
- Slicing the banana last helps prevent it from browning quickly.
- The salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving but is best enjoyed fresh.
- Feel free to substitute or add other seasonal fruits based on preference.
- The honey-lime dressing adds a touch of sweetness and a pleasant tang, but you can adjust the amounts to taste.
- Mint leaves provide a fresh aroma and enhance the salad’s presentation but are optional.
