Description
A refreshing and vibrant fruit salad featuring a colorful mix of fresh strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi, banana, grapes, and pomegranate seeds, lightly dressed with orange juice and a touch of honey or maple syrup. Perfect as a healthy breakfast or snack, garnished with fresh mint for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 kiwi (peeled and sliced)
- 1 banana (sliced)
- ½ cup seedless grapes (halved)
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Combine Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, pineapple chunks, sliced kiwi, banana slices, halved seedless grapes, and pomegranate seeds, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and honey or maple syrup if using, creating a light and flavorful dressing.
- Toss Salad: Drizzle the orange juice mixture over the combined fruits and gently toss everything together to evenly coat the fruit with the dressing without bruising or damaging the delicate pieces.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the fruit salad mixture into individual serving bowls and garnish with fresh mint leaves for added aroma and presentation. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute or add other seasonal fruits like mango, peaches, or apples for variety.
- Add bananas last and just before serving to prevent them from browning.
- The honey or maple syrup is optional based on desired sweetness.
- This salad is best consumed fresh to maintain texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
