Fruit Salad
Mixed fresh fruit salad — seasonal fruits with a light citrus dressing. The healthy breakfast or side dish that takes 10 minutes. Variety and ripeness are everything.
Prep Time
14 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
358 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Apple½
- Banana1
- Mango½
- Grapes½
- Orange½
- Honey1 tbsp
- Lemon Juice½
- Mint Leaves½
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Apple0.5
- Banana1
- Mango0.5
- Grapes0.5
- Orange0.5
- Honey1 tbsp
- Lemon Juice0.5
- Mint Leaves0.5
Instructions
- 1
Choose 4-5 fruits in season: spring (strawberries, kiwi, mango), summer (watermelon, peaches, berries), fall (apples, pears, grapes), winter (oranges, kiwi, pomegranate).
- 2
Cut each fruit into uniform bite-sized pieces. Uniform size is visually appealing and easier to eat.
- 3
Treat browning fruits (apples, pears, bananas) with 1 tablespoon of lemon or lime juice to prevent oxidation.
- 4
Make the dressing: 2 tablespoons honey + 2 tablespoons fresh orange or lime juice + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + a pinch of salt. Whisk to combine.
- 5
In a large bowl, gently fold the fruit with the dressing. Add a small handful of fresh mint leaves (torn) for brightness.
- 6
Refrigerate 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve in bowls or hollowed-out melon halves for visual appeal. Best within 4 hours of mixing.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Seasonal fruit only. Out-of-season fruit is bland.
- 2.Variety of colors. Mixing bright colors (red strawberries, green kiwi, orange mango) creates the most appealing salad.
- 3.Lime/lemon prevents browning. Apples, pears, bananas brown fast — a squeeze prevents this.
- 4.Mint is the secret. Fresh mint adds aromatic complexity that elevates fruit salad.
🔬 Why It Works
Great fruit salad succeeds with seasonal ripe fruit, uniform cuts, and a light citrus dressing that ties everything together. The variety provides multiple flavors and textures in each bite. Mint adds aromatic depth. The honey-citrus dressing prevents browning while adding brightness.
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