Description
A refreshing and colorful fruit salad featuring a medley of fresh strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, grapes, orange, apple, and banana, lightly dressed with lemon juice and honey or agave syrup, garnished with fresh mint leaves. Perfect as a healthy snack, dessert, or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1 cup of pineapple chunks
- 1 cup of seedless green grapes, halved
- 1 cup of orange segments
- 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
- 1 medium banana, sliced
Dressings & Garnish
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey or agave syrup
- A handful of fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Begin by washing, hulling, and halving the fresh strawberries. Choosing ripe strawberries will enhance the salad’s flavor.
- Wash Blueberries: Rinse blueberries under cold water and dry thoroughly, removing any stems or debris.
- Prepare Pineapple: Cut fresh pineapple into chunks, or if using canned, ensure it is well-drained before adding.
- Slice Grapes: Halve the seedless green grapes to make the texture more enjoyable in every bite.
- Segment Orange: Peel and segment the orange, removing as much of the white pith as possible to reduce bitterness.
- Prepare Apple: Core and chop the apple into bite-sized pieces, then toss with half of the lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Slice Banana: Slice the banana into rounds and coat with the remaining lemon juice to maintain freshness.
- Combine Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine all prepared fruits to avoid bruising.
- Add Sweetener: Drizzle honey or agave syrup over the mixed fruits and toss lightly to ensure even coating.
- Chill (Optional): Refrigerate the fruit salad for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and enhance the overall taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves to add aroma and a burst of freshness.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh fruits for the best flavor and texture.
- Lemon juice helps prevent fruits like apple and banana from browning.
- You can substitute honey with agave syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
- Chilling the salad enhances flavor blending but is optional if serving immediately.
- Feel free to customize the fruit selection based on seasonal availability.
