A fruit salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that combines various fruits for a colorful and flavorful ensemble. Here’s a simple recipe for a classic fruit salad:
Ingredients:
- Assorted fruits of your choice, such as:
- Strawberries, sliced
- Blueberries
- Grapes, halved
- Pineapple chunks
- Mango chunks
- Kiwi slices
- Oranges, segmented
- Bananas, sliced (add just before serving to prevent browning)
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fruits:
- Wash and prepare all the fruits. If necessary, slice, chop, or segment them into bite-sized pieces. You can use any combination of fruits you prefer or what’s in season.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined. Adjust the sweetness or tartness to your taste by adding more honey or lemon juice if desired.
- Combine the Fruits:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared fruits.
- Add the Dressing:
- Pour the honey-lemon dressing over the fruit mixture. Gently toss until all the fruits are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill:
- Cover the fruit salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill.
- Serve:
- Before serving, give the fruit salad a gentle stir. Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness if necessary.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves for added freshness and presentation.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the chilled fruit salad as a refreshing side dish, dessert, or snack.
This solidified fruit salad is not only delicious and nutritious but also incredibly versatile. Feel free to customize it with your favorite fruits and enjoy it year-round!
