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Simple Fruit Salad Recipe Cheaper Than Café Perfect Fresh Flavor

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A fresh, vibrant fruit salad with a homemade citrus-honey dressing that delivers café-quality flavor quickly and easily. Perfect for snacks, brunch, or light desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (or quartered if large)
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • 2 medium kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 large banana, sliced just before serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash all fresh fruit well. Hull and halve the strawberries, halve the grapes, dice the pineapple, peel and slice the kiwi, and slice the banana last to keep it fresh. Cut pieces bite-sized.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, honey, and lime juice until well combined and honey dissolves completely (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Place all prepared fruit except the banana in a large mixing bowl. Pour the citrus-honey dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat evenly without mashing softer fruits.
  4. Gently fold in the sliced banana and finely chopped mint leaves, if using, to keep banana from breaking down and add a fresh herbal note.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Add banana just before serving to prevent browning. Mint is optional but recommended for fresh flavor. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 2 days, keep banana separate until serving.

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Keywords: fruit salad, fresh fruit salad, citrus honey dressing, quick fruit salad, healthy snack, vegan fruit salad option

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