Tropical Fruit Salad Mint Lime (Printable version)

Refreshing tropical fruits with zesty mint lime dressing for a vibrant summer dish.

# What you need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
02 - 1 cup mango, diced
03 - 1 cup papaya, diced
04 - 1 cup watermelon, diced
05 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 banana, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
10 - 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
11 - 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
12 - Pinch of salt

# Steps to follow:

01 - In a large bowl, combine all the prepared fruits.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey or agave, mint, lime zest, and a pinch of salt until well mixed.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat evenly.
04 - Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavor.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can have something elegant on the table faster than you'd think.
  • The combination of sweet fruit and bright citrus creates a flavor balance that feels almost too good to be this easy.
  • It works as both a side dish and a dessert, making it the kind of thing you can serve without overthinking what meal it belongs to.
02 -
  • Don't add the banana until you're ready to serve; it turns brown and soft within minutes if it sits in the acidic dressing.
  • The dressing tastes better when the honey or agave is fully dissolved, so whisk it longer than feels necessary—the sweetener should vanish into the lime juice, not sit in little pockets.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before adding fruit; the cold bowl keeps everything fresher longer and makes the first bite feel more refreshing.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss it in just before serving so the fruit stays crisp and the flavors stay bright.
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