Description
A refreshing and colorful fruit salad made with a variety of fresh fruits including strawberries, blueberries, grapes, pineapple, orange, and banana, lightly sweetened with honey and garnished with fresh mint leaves. Perfect as a healthy snack or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 orange, peeled and cut into segments
- 1 banana, sliced
Extras
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash all the fruits thoroughly. Hull and slice the strawberries, halve the grapes, peel and segment the orange, and slice the banana to prepare the fruit for the salad.
- Combine Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, add all the prepared fruit pieces together to create a vibrant and colorful mix.
- Add Sweetener: If you like a touch of sweetness, drizzle the honey over the mixed fruit and gently toss to combine without bruising the fruit.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad for added freshness and a pleasant aroma.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the fruit salad immediately for the best freshness, or cover and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor and texture.
- Honey is optional and can be omitted for a lower sugar option.
- Chilling the fruit salad enhances the flavor blending but avoid keeping it too long to prevent the fruit from becoming soggy.
- Stir gently to avoid mashing the fruit.
- This salad can be customized with your favorite seasonal fruits.
