Description
Fruit Salad is a simple, refreshing, and healthy dish made with a variety of colorful fruits. It’s the perfect side dish, snack, or light dessert, packed with vitamins and flavors that can be enjoyed year-round.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup grapes, halved (red or green)
1 cup pineapple, cubed
1 apple, diced
1 orange, peeled and segmented
1/2 cup blueberries
1 banana, sliced
1 tablespoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
Juice of 1 lime or lemon
Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the fruit: Wash and prep all the fruits—hull and slice the strawberries, halve the grapes, peel and segment the orange, cube the pineapple, dice the apple, and slice the banana. Place all the fruit in a large mixing bowl.
- Add sweetness and flavor: Drizzle the honey over the fruit, if desired. Squeeze lime or lemon juice over the fruit to add tang and prevent browning of the apples and bananas.
- Toss gently: Use a spoon to gently toss the fruit, ensuring it’s coated in honey and lime juice.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Chill (optional): Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour for a chilled, refreshing salad.
Notes
- Add tropical fruits like mango, papaya, or peaches for variety.
- For crunch, sprinkle in chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts, or add chia seeds.
- For a creamy version, stir in Greek yogurt or whipped cream.
- Try a tropical feel by adding coconut flakes or coconut yogurt.
- Drizzle with a light dressing of orange juice and maple syrup for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
