Description
Celebrate Independence Day with a refreshing 4th of July Fruit Salad that brings together the season’s juiciest fruits. This colorful dish features ripe strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple, all drizzled with fresh lime juice and mint for a zesty twist. Perfect as a side or dessert, this fruit salad is not only visually stunning but also a delicious way to cool down during summer festivities. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make, healthy treat that encapsulates the spirit of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup blueberries (rinsed)
- 2 cups fresh pineapple (cubed)
- 2 ripe kiwis (sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (torn)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and wash all fruits thoroughly for freshness.
- Slice strawberries and kiwis into bite-sized pieces; leave blueberries whole.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all chopped fruits and gently mix in torn mint leaves.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture to enhance flavor and prevent browning.
- If desired, drizzle honey over the salad and carefully mix until combined.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg