Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of summer with our exquisite Summer Fruit Salad, elevated by a zesty Lemon, Honey, and Mint Dressing. Begin by selecting an array of seasonal fruits, such as juicy watermelon chunks, ripe strawberries, refreshing pineapple cubes, and succulent blueberries, creating a colorful and diverse fruit medley.
Prepare the dressing by combining freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, and finely chopped mint leaves. The citrusy brightness of the lemon, the floral sweetness of honey, and the herbaceous aroma of mint come together to form a refreshing and harmonious dressing.
Gently toss the fruits in the Lemon, Honey, and Mint Dressing, ensuring each piece is coated with the flavorful mixture. Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for a short time, allowing the fruits to absorb the delightful essence of the dressing.
For an added textural element, include toasted coconut or sliced almonds. These nutty additions provide a satisfying crunch that complements the juiciness of the fruits.
Consider incorporating fresh basil leaves for an additional layer of herbaceous freshness. The combination of mint and basil adds complexity to the salad, creating a dynamic and aromatic flavor profile.
Serve the Summer Fruit Salad in a vibrant bowl or on a decorative platter, allowing the colors and textures to shine. This refreshing and visually appealing salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light and wholesome dessert on warm summer days.
Immerse yourself in the delightful combination of juicy fruits, the zing of lemon, the sweetness of honey, and the herbaceous notes of mint. This Summer Fruit Salad with a Lemon, Honey, and Mint Dressing is a celebration of summer’s bounty—a burst of flavors that captures the essence of the season in every delectable bite.
Summer Fruit Salad with a Lemon, Honey, and Mint Dressing Recipe | S2Recipes
Details Summer Fruit Salad with a Lemon, Honey, and Mint Dressing Recipes
Prep Time: 20 mins
Additional Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients For Summer Fruit Salad with a Lemon, Honey, and Mint Dressing Recipes
4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 large fresh peaches, cut into cubes
2 large nectarines, cut into cubes
1 red Anjou pear, cut into cubes
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
2 lemons, juiced
¼ cup minced fresh mint (chocolate mint preferred)
½ lemon, zested
1 tablespoon honey (fireweed honey preferred)
Instructions: Summer Fruit Salad with a Lemon, Honey, and Mint Dressing Recipes
Step 1: Combine watermelon, strawberries, peaches, nectarines, pear, and grapes in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Whisk lemon juice, mint, lemon zest, and honey together in a small bowl; drizzle over the fruit mixture and toss to coat.
Feedback of Summer Fruit Salad with a Lemon, Honey, and Mint Dressing Recipes
This is wonderful. Shared with friends & neighbors who all that is was delicious.
I liked the simplicity in making it. Just cut up the my favorite fruit that I had in the refrigerator. I used the suggested amount of each fruit. I think the honey and lemon juice topped it off.
Didn’t have all of the fruits, so substituted several things. I did have the watermelon, blackberries, strawberries. What makes this work is the dressing and the mint. It was wonderful. If you don’t have all of the fruits, no worries - put what you have in there. Keep the dressing and mint the same. I loved it and will definitely make again.
The mint was nice for a change from the traditional fruit salad. Not a replacement of the traditional recipe but adds a tasty option.
A great, colorful fruit salad. I used Honeydew instead of Watermelon. I left out the peaches since the white peaches i bought we too hard. I added 2 Kiwi and used a full lemon's zest. Finally I added a champagne mango. The whole salad was enjoyed at a brunch today with 13 people. Will do this again!
Oh no! This was perfect ! My family loved it. Definitely will make it more often & for other occasions.
I changed up the fruit (used watermelon, blueberries, honeydew melon, strawberries and white peaches), made the dressing as written using mint from our garden, and this was a hit at dinner! Delicious
I always follow a recipe exactly as written when I make it for the first time. That being said, this dish was absolutely delicious and everyone enjoyed the dish. The family was asking for more, but I did not make enough. Especially good during this hot season. This dish will definitely be in the family meals rotation in the future.
You select your favorite fruits. the flavor is really brought together by the syrup. I used watermelon, pineapple, strawberries, and blackberries. I mixed residual watermelon juice with the syrup and it gave a wonderful flavor. Super refreshing. It was a hit at the dinner party.
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