Fruit Salad the Healthy Summer Dessert
Brighten up your summer days with "Fruit Salad the Healthy Summer Dessert," a refreshing, nutrient-packed treat that's as vibrant as it is delicious! Bursting with the natural sweetness of strawberries, mango, kiwi, blueberries, and pineapple, this colorful medley is elevated with a hint of fresh mint and a tangy lime-honey dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy fruit salad is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or a light, guilt-free dessert. Not only is it a feast for the eyes, but it's also a powerhouse of vitamins and antioxidants, making it a wholesome choice for any occasion. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully, and don’t forget an extra sprig of mint for that perfect finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Strawberries
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks
- 1 large Mango
- 2 pieces Kiwi
- 1 cup Red Grapes
- 2 tablespoons Mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
Instructions
Wash all the fruits (strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, mango, kiwi, and grapes) thoroughly under cold running water.
Hull the strawberries and cut them into quarters. Add to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the mango and dice it into bite-sized chunks. Add to the bowl.
Peel the kiwi and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons, then add to the bowl.
Cut the pineapple into bite-sized chunks and add it to the bowl.
Add the washed blueberries and grapes to the same bowl.
Chop the mint leaves finely and sprinkle them over the fruit mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey until well combined.
Drizzle the lime-honey dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss until the fruits are evenly coated.
Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Serve the fruit salad in individual bowls or glasses and garnish with extra mint leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.4 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 978 mg | 21% | |
*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.
