Description
Dive into summer with this vibrant fruit salad! Fresh strawberries, blueberries, mango, and kiwi burst with flavor, perfectly complemented by a zesty honey-lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 3–4 medium kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2–3 limes)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (from 1 lime)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare all the fruits. Gently wash the strawberries and blueberries. Hull and slice the strawberries. Peel and dice the mangoes. Peel and slice the kiwi. Combine all the prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl.
- Step 2: In a separate small bowl, prepare the honey lime dressing. Whisk together the honey, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until well combined and the honey is fully dissolved.
- Step 3: Pour the honey lime dressing evenly over the mixed fruit in the large bowl.
- Step 4: Gently toss the fruit salad to ensure all the fruit is lightly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the fruits.
- Step 5: For best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the salad to chill thoroughly.
- Step 6: Just before serving, sprinkle with fresh chopped mint leaves, if desired, for an extra burst of freshness. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Keep any leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days; while still delicious, it's truly at its peak freshness when enjoyed within 24 hours as the fruit can soften and release more juice over time.
- This refreshing fruit salad is a chilled delight, so please skip any thought of reheating; it's designed to be enjoyed cool to maintain the crisp texture and vibrant essence of the fresh ingredients.
- Beyond a simple side, try serving this bright salad as a light breakfast or brunch item, a refreshing dessert, or even spooned over grilled chicken or fish for a sweet-tart summer meal.
- For optimal texture and sweetness, select mangoes and kiwi that are perfectly ripe but still slightly firm; this ensures they hold their shape beautifully and don't turn mushy when tossed with the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 48g