Juicy Summer Fruits with Citrus-Mint (Printable)
Fresh seasonal fruits tossed in bright citrus-mint syrup create this vibrant, hydrating summer delight ready in 15 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 cup ripe mango, diced
03 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
04 - 1 cup cantaloupe, cubed
05 - 1/2 cup blueberries
06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
→ Citrus-Mint Syrup
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
09 - 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup
10 - 5-6 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
# Steps:
01 - Wash and prepare all fruits as directed. Hull and slice strawberries, peel and slice kiwi, cube watermelon and cantaloupe, dice mango. Combine all prepared fruits in a large serving bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, honey or agave syrup, and finely chopped fresh mint leaves until well combined.
03 - Drizzle the citrus-mint syrup evenly over the mixed fruits. Gently toss the fruit mixture to ensure all pieces are lightly coated with the syrup dressing.
04 - Refrigerate the fruit salad for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and fruit to become extra juicy. Serve chilled for maximum refreshment.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The citrus mint dressing wakes up every single berry and cube like sunshine hitting water
- It turns ordinary fruit into something guests think you labored over for hours
02 -
- Over mixing turns this into a mushy situation, use a folding motion only
- The chilling step is not optional, that is when the magic really happens
03 -
- Buy fruit that smells fragrant at the market, that is how you know it is ready
- Taste a piece of each fruit before you start cutting so you can adjust the honey accordingly