Description
This refreshing and colorful Breakfast Fruit Salad combines a vibrant mix of strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, watermelon, apple, and banana, lightly dressed with orange juice and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and energizing start to your day, it can be served immediately or chilled for a cooler treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 1 cup watermelon, cubed
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 1 banana, sliced
Dressing
- 1/2 cup orange juice (for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, combine all the fresh fruits: strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, watermelon, apple, and banana.
- Add Orange Juice: If desired, drizzle the orange juice over the fruit and gently toss to combine, ensuring all pieces are lightly coated.
- Add Honey: For extra sweetness, drizzle the honey evenly over the fruit and toss again to coat all pieces well.
- Garnish: Add fresh mint leaves on top to enhance both the flavor and visual appeal of the salad.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or chill it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes for a cooler, more refreshing dish.
Notes
- You can substitute any of the fruits with seasonal or preferred fruits for variety.
- For a vegan option, omit the honey or replace it with maple syrup.
- Chilling the salad intensifies the flavors and makes it more refreshing.
- Use fresh mint for the best aromatic taste; optional if unavailable.
- This salad is best consumed within the same day to avoid fruit oxidation and loss of freshness.
