Description
A refreshing and vibrant summer fruit salad featuring a colorful medley of berries and ripe mangoes, lightly dressed with a zesty lime and honey dressing, perfect for a healthy side dish or light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups of strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1 cup of blackberries
- 1 cup of raspberries
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 pinch of salt
Optional
- 1 teaspoon of fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Fruits: In a large bowl, gently combine the strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and mangoes.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Dress Fruit: Pour the lime and honey dressing over the mixed fruit in the large bowl.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss the fruit salad to ensure the dressing evenly coats the fruits.
- Add Mint: If desired, sprinkle chopped mint leaves over the salad for a refreshing flavor.
- Chill: Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the fruit salad cold as a refreshing side dish or a light and healthy dessert.
Notes
- Chilling the salad helps the flavors to meld but can be served immediately if desired.
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor and texture.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Add a handful of chopped nuts or seeds for added crunch and nutrition.
- The mint leaves add a fresh note but can be omitted if unavailable or undesired.
