Description
A refreshing and colorful fruit salad that combines fresh strawberries, mango, green apple, blueberries, oranges, and kiwi with a light lemon and natural sweetener dressing. Quick to prepare and full of vibrant flavors, this versatile salad is perfect for breakfasts, picnics, or healthy desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved or quartered
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 green apple, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 2 oranges, peeled and sliced into segments
- 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons natural lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (natural) or maple syrup (natural), optional
Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash and thoroughly dry all the fruits. Peel and chop the mango, kiwi, and oranges into bite-sized pieces. Core and dice the apple to ensure uniform size. Keep the strawberries halved or quartered depending on their size. Place all prepared fruit in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh natural lemon juice and honey (natural) or maple syrup (natural) until combined. This light dressing keeps the fruit vibrant and adds a touch of sweetness with a bright citrus note.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the chopped fruit and gently toss using a large spoon to coat all pieces evenly without crushing the tender fruits. Add fresh mint leaves and give one last gentle mix for a refreshing aroma.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and let the fruit salad rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and fruits to chill nicely. Serve chilled for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Use fresh and ripe fruit for maximal flavor and texture.
- Cut fruit uniformly to ensure even bites.
- Chill before serving to enhance freshness and flavor blending.
- Add delicate fruits like berries last if preparing ahead to prevent mushiness.
- Customize sweetness by adjusting or omitting natural sweeteners according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fruit salad, fresh fruit, healthy dessert, breakfast, natural sweetener, plant-based
