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Refreshing Summer Fruit Salad

Refreshing Summer Fruit Salad to Brighten Your Day

A delightful and colorful Refreshing Summer Fruit Salad that combines juicy strawberries, blueberries, and tropical pineapple, making it a perfect choice for warm gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: International
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 2 cups Strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Raspberries handle gently
  • 1 cup Blackberries
  • 1 cup Green Grapes halved
  • 2 pieces Kiwi peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple just-ripe chunks
  • 1 piece Banana sliced just before serving
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Agave Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon or Lime Zest

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by washing the strawberries, grapes, kiwi, and pineapple under cool running water. Slice the hulled strawberries and halve the grapes for easy mixing. Peel and chop the kiwi into bite-sized pieces, and cut the pineapple into juicy chunks. Place all the chopped hearty fruits into a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey or agave syrup with the freshly squeezed lime juice and zest. Aim for a well-combined, smooth mixture that will nicely balance the sweetness of the fruits.
  3. Once the dressing is ready, drizzle it generously over the bowl of hearty fruits. With a gentle folding motion, toss the fruit mixture to ensure that everything is evenly coated in the honey lime dressing.
  4. Now, add the delicate fruits: raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and banana slices. Take care to fold them in gently to preserve their shape and texture.
  5. Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. Place it in the refrigerator to chill for about 15 to 30 minutes.
  6. Once chilled, give the salad a light stir to redistribute the dressing and fruit. Serve your Refreshing Summer Fruit Salad in individual bowls or a large dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose ripe fruits for maximum sweetness and consider adding fresh mint or basil for an aromatic twist. The salad can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance, combining delicate fruits just before serving to maintain freshness.

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