Description
This Fresh Fruit Salad is a quick, vibrant, and healthy treat made with a variety of seasonal fruits, fresh lime juice, and an optional natural sweetener. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert, it offers a balance of juicy sweetness, tartness, and fresh herbal notes from mint leaves. Easy to prepare in minutes, it’s customizable to suit your tastes and available fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup ripe blueberries
- 1 cup sweet pineapple chunks
- 2 medium kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium crisp apple, chopped
- 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
Fresh Elements
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Handful of fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Optional Sweetener
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Fruit: Wash all fruits thoroughly. Peel or hull where necessary, then cut into bite-sized pieces that are easy to eat in one or two bites.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the chopped fruits, mixing evenly without mashing the softer fruits to maintain their texture.
- Add Fresh Elements: Sprinkle fresh lime juice over the salad to brighten flavors and prevent browning. If using, lightly drizzle honey or agave syrup for a touch of natural sweetness.
- Garnish: Finely chop fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the top to add a refreshing aroma and flavor twist.
- Chill and Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Choose seasonal fruits for the freshest taste and best quality.
- Cut all fruits into similar sizes for better presentation and easy eating.
- Toss fruits gently to keep them intact and visually appealing.
- Use lime or lemon juice to prevent fruits like apples from browning.
- Balance sweet and tart fruits to achieve a harmonious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fresh fruit salad, healthy snack, quick fruit salad, vegan dessert, gluten free fruit salad, colorful fruit salad