Description
A vibrant and refreshing fresh fruit salad featuring a mix of colorful fruits, enhanced with fresh mint, zesty lime juice, and nutritious chia seeds. Perfect for a quick, healthy snack or a light dessert, this recipe is easy to make and suitable for a variety of diets.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 1 cup oranges, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple, chopped
- 1 cup dragonfruit, chopped
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup mango, chopped
- 1 cup kiwi, chopped
Additions
- ¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine Fruits and Mint: In a large bowl, add all the chopped fruits and fresh mint. Use seasonal fruits if preferred to ensure the freshest flavors.
- Toss with Lime and Chia Seeds: Gently toss the fruit and mint mixture until well combined. Drizzle the lime juice over the salad and sprinkle with chia seeds, then toss again to distribute evenly.
- Store and Serve: Transfer the fruit salad into sealable jars or airtight containers and refrigerate. The salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use seasonal fruits for the freshest taste and best availability.
- Chia seeds add a nutritional boost and slight texture; they can be omitted if preferred.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle a little honey or agave syrup, but fresh fruit usually provides enough natural sweetness.
- Consume within 3 days for optimal freshness and flavor.
- Mint can be substituted with fresh basil for a different herbal twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ninety-five
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
