Tropical Fruit Mint Lime Dressing (Print View)

Fresh tropical fruits drizzled with zesty mint lime dressing for a refreshing summer treat.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
02 - 1 cup mango, diced
03 - 1 cup papaya, diced
04 - 1 cup watermelon, diced
05 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 banana, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
10 - 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
11 - 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
12 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine all the prepared fruits including pineapple, mango, papaya, watermelon, kiwis, banana, and strawberries.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey or agave syrup, chopped fresh mint, lime zest, and salt until well blended.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the combined fruit and gently toss to ensure even coating of all pieces.
04 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to enhance flavor development.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, which means you can actually enjoy your day instead of being tied to the kitchen.
  • The mint-lime dressing tastes bright and alive in a way that makes you feel like you're treating yourself to something fancy without the fuss.
  • Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, so it's genuinely inclusive for whoever shows up hungry.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than two hours in advance or the fruit will release too much water and become soggy, turning your salad into a puddle.
  • The mint can turn dark if you chop it way ahead, so either tear it by hand or do that final step just before serving if you care about how it looks.
03 -
  • Buy your limes a day ahead and let them sit on the counter—room temperature limes yield more juice than cold ones straight from the fridge.
  • If you're serving this family-style, dress it in a beautiful bowl so people see the colors before they taste anything, because we do eat with our eyes first.
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