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Fresh Rainbow Fruit Salad Recipe Easy Perfect for a Crowd

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A fresh, vibrant, and colorful fruit salad perfect for gatherings, featuring a mix of berries, melons, and citrus with a light citrus-honey dressing.

Ingredients

  • Strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • Blueberries, washed and dried
  • Green grapes, halved
  • Kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • Mango, peeled and cubed
  • Pineapple, fresh and diced
  • Red apple, cored and chopped, tossed in a splash of lemon juice
  • Orange segments, peeled and sliced
  • Fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • Fresh lime juice (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Honey (1-2 tablespoons)
  • Orange zest (from 1 orange)

Instructions

  1. Rinse all fresh fruit under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Hull and quarter strawberries.
  3. Halve grapes.
  4. Peel and slice kiwi and mango into about 1/2 inch pieces.
  5. Dice fresh pineapple into bite-sized chunks.
  6. Core and chop apples into small cubes, then toss immediately with about 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice to avoid browning.
  7. Peel and separate orange segments, removing any seeds or membranes.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 1-2 tablespoons of honey, and the zest of one orange until honey dissolves.
  9. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss all prepared fruit with the dressing, making sure everything is evenly coated but not mushy.
  10. Sprinkle chopped mint leaves on top and give a final gentle toss.
  11. Refrigerate the salad for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh fruit for best texture; avoid frozen fruit to prevent watery salad. Toss apples immediately with lime juice to prevent browning. Dress salad just before serving to avoid sogginess. Chill salad for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors. Adjust honey amount to taste. For a creamy twist, add coconut yogurt. Nutty crunch can be added with candied pecans.

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