After the Party Is Over Refreshing Detox Fresh Fruit Salad
Revitalize your body and spirit with the "After the Party Is Over Refreshing Detox Fresh Fruit Salad"—a vibrant, hydrating blend that's as delicious as it is cleansing. This easy, 15-minute recipe combines juicy watermelon, sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, and antioxidant-packed blueberries for a nutrient-rich base that’ll perk you right up. Freshly chopped mint leaves and a zesty lime-honey dressing elevate the flavors, while optional chia seeds add a burst of omega-3s and fiber. Perfect for post-party recuperation, summer gatherings, or as a light, guilt-free dessert, this chilled detox fruit salad is a refreshing way to reset and recharge.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (diced) watermelon
- 1.5 cups (diced) pineapple
- 1 cup (sliced thinly) cucumber
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 tablespoons (chopped finely) fresh mint leaves
- 1 whole (zested and juiced) lime
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
- 2 teaspoons (optional, for added nutrients) chia seeds
Instructions
Wash and dry all fruits, cucumber, and mint leaves thoroughly.
Dice watermelon into bite-sized cubes to make 2 cups.
Cut pineapple into small chunks, ensuring to remove the core, to make 1.5 cups.
Slice cucumber thinly into rounds, creating 1 cup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon, pineapple, cucumber slices, and blueberries.
Finely chop fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, and raw honey until well combined.
Pour the lime and honey mixture over the fruit salad and stir gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chia seeds over the salad (if using) and give a final gentle toss.
Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.1 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 691 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 872 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
