Tropical Fruit with Mint Lime (Print Version)

Vibrant tropical fruits with zesty mint lime dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 blended.
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 Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a vacation in a bowl without needing a passport or an hour of prep work.
  • The mint and lime balance brings out flavors in the fruit that feel almost too good to be true.
  • It's the kind of dish that works whether you're solo on a Tuesday or feeding a crowd, no pressure either way.
02 -
  • Don't dress it more than a few hours ahead—the fruit releases its own liquid and the salad gets watery and loses its character.
  • Fresh mint makes an enormous difference; dried mint will disappoint you every time, so skip it if that's all you have.
03 -
  • Zest your lime before juicing it—once you've squeezed it, getting zest off is nearly impossible.
  • Keep everything cold from start to finish; a warm fruit salad loses its whole appeal no matter how perfect the flavors are.
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