Fruit Salad with a Zesty Twist: Nature’s Candy in a Bowl
This Fruit Salad is a vibrant celebration of nature’s candy. Fresh pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and citrusy orange segments come together for a colorful, healthful delight. What sets this salad apart is the zesty twist – a dressing made of honey, lime zest, and lime juice that awakens the palate with a burst of flavor. Every bite is a refreshing journey through a medley of textures and tastes. Whether as a dessert, side dish, or standalone snack, this fruit salad brings joy to your taste buds and vitality to your day.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fruits:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and orange segments. Gently toss to mix the fruits evenly.
- Prepare the Zesty Dressing:
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime zest, and lime juice until well combined.
- Drizzle and Toss:
- Drizzle the zesty dressing over the mixed fruits.
- Gently Toss:
- Gently toss the fruits to coat them evenly with the zesty dressing.
- Chill:
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to become refreshingly cool.
- Garnish:
- Just before serving, garnish the fruit salad with fresh mint leaves if desired.
