Palm Springs Fruit Salad Raw Vegan
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical flavors, the Palm Springs Fruit Salad is the ultimate raw vegan treat for sunny days or any occasion that calls for something naturally sweet and vibrant. Featuring a luscious medley of fresh pineapple, juicy mango, sweet watermelon, and tangy kiwi, this salad gets an extra pop of color from strawberries and blueberries, making it as beautiful as it is delicious. The star of this recipe is a zesty lime-mint dressing lightly sweetened with raw agave nectar or maple syrup, adding a tantalizing balance to the natural fruit sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy fruit salad is perfect for a quick snack, breakfast side, or picnic dish. Garnished with fresh mint leaves, it's a visually stunning and nutrient-packed choice that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium (peeled and diced) Fresh pineapple
- 2 large (peeled and diced) Mango
- 1.5 cups (hulled and sliced) Strawberries
- 2 cups (cubed) Seedless watermelon
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 3 (peeled and sliced into rounds) Kiwi
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped, plus extra for garnish) Fresh mint leaves
- 1 (zested and juiced) Lime
- 1 tablespoon Raw agave nectar or maple syrup
Instructions
Prepare all fruits: dice the pineapple, peel and dice the mangoes, hull and slice the strawberries, cube the watermelon, slice the kiwi into rounds, and rinse the blueberries.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple, mango, strawberries, watermelon, blueberries, and kiwi slices.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, raw agave nectar (or maple syrup), and finely chopped mint leaves to create the dressing.
Pour the lime-mint dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss everything together until well-coated.
Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, garnish with additional fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of freshness.
Serve cold and enjoy this colorful, raw vegan delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 794 mg | 17% | |
*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.
