Tropical Fruit Salad Mint Lime (Print version)

Bright tropical fruits tossed with a zesty mint lime dressing for a fresh, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine all prepared fruits including pineapple, mango, papaya, watermelon, kiwis, banana, and strawberries.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or agave syrup, chopped mint, lime zest, and salt until thoroughly combined.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat evenly, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly dressed.
04 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can make it while your grill heats up or while company settles in.
  • The combination of sweetness and tartness actually makes you crave more instead of feeling heavy or syrupy.
  • Nobody has to know you didn't fuss—it looks and tastes like you spent hours thinking about it.
02 -
  • If you prep everything ahead of time, keep the fruit and dressing separate until the last moment, or the whole salad will turn into fruit soup as the fruit releases its juices.
  • Don't be shy with the lime zest—that's where the real flavor punch lives, not in the juice alone.
03 -
  • Buy fruit a day ahead if possible and let it ripen at room temperature—it will be sweeter and more flavorful than something rushed into a salad while still hard.
  • If you're bringing this to a gathering, pack the dressing separately and toss everything together 30 minutes before serving so it stays fresh and texturally distinct.
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