Description
A refreshing and healthy Breakfast Fruit Salad featuring a vibrant mix of strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, watermelon, apple, and banana, lightly dressed with orange juice and honey for a touch of sweetness, garnished with fresh mint leaves. Perfect for a nutritious start to your day or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 1 cup watermelon, cubed
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 1 banana, sliced
Dressings & Garnish
- 1/2 cup orange juice (for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, combine all the fresh fruits: strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, watermelon, apple, and banana.
- Add Orange Juice: If desired, drizzle the orange juice over the fruit and gently toss to combine, enhancing the flavor and keeping the fruit moist.
- Add Honey: For a touch of sweetness, drizzle with honey and toss again to evenly coat the fruit, balancing the natural tartness.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for added color and a refreshing aroma that brightens the salad.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for best freshness, or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to enjoy a cooler, more refreshing dish.
Notes
- This fruit salad is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the texture and flavor of the fruits.
- You can substitute or add other seasonal fruits as desired.
- Honey is optional and can be omitted for a completely natural fruit sweetness.
- Chilling the salad enhances the refreshing taste, especially on warm days.
