Tropical Fruit Salad Mint Lime (Printable Version)

A colorful blend of tropical fruits enhanced with a bright mint lime dressing for a fresh taste.

# What You'll 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine all the prepared fruits including pineapple, mango, papaya, watermelon, kiwis, banana, and strawberries.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey or agave, mint, lime zest, and salt until well combined.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat evenly, ensuring all pieces are lightly dressed.
04 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to enhance flavor development.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes—no cooking, just chopping and tossing, which means you can make it even on the busiest days.
  • The lime-mint dressing transforms simple fruit into something that tastes like you spent hours perfecting it, when really you just needed fresh ingredients and a little patience.
  • It works for almost any occasion: weekend breakfast, afternoon snack, side dish at dinner, or a light dessert when you want something bright instead of heavy.
02 -
  • The banana truly must go in at the last second—I learned this the hard way when I prepped everything in advance and ended up with what looked like banana soup by serving time.
  • Cold fruit tastes brighter and more refreshing, so chill your fruit in the fridge before assembly if you have time, and always serve the salad straight out of the refrigerator rather than at room temperature.
03 -
  • Don't toss the salad more than a few minutes before serving, or the weight of the dressing will break down the fruit and turn everything into mush—assemble right before you eat it for best texture.
  • If you're bringing this to a gathering, transport the fruit and dressing separately in sealed containers, then combine them at your destination so everything stays fresh and vibrant looking.
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