Fresh Fruit Bowl (Printable Version)
A refreshing medley of fresh seasonal fruits with a zesty citrus honey dressing, ready in just 15 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
03 - 1 cup pineapple, peeled and diced
04 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 orange, peeled and segmented
06 - 1 apple, cored and diced
→ Citrus Dressing
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
→ Optional Garnishes
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
# How To Make:
01 - Wash, peel, and cut all fruits as directed. Place the prepared strawberries, grapes, pineapple, kiwis, orange segments, and apple into a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and lime zest until well combined.
03 - Drizzle the citrus dressing over the prepared fruits. Gently toss everything together, taking care not to crush or bruise the fruit pieces.
04 - Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh mint leaves over the top just before serving.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a more refreshing chill.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The lime and honey dressing pulls every flavor together without masking the natural sweetness of each fruit.
- It takes fifteen minutes from cutting board to table and looks like you spent far longer.
02 -
- Apples and bananas will brown if they sit too long, so if you are prepping ahead, toss them in a splash of extra lime juice right after cutting.
- Overripe fruit will turn mushy the moment you start tossing, so choose pieces that are ripe but still hold their shape when pressed.
03 -
- Pat all washed fruit completely dry with a clean towel before adding the dressing, because excess water dilutes the flavor and makes the bowl soupy.
- Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before assembling, which keeps everything crisp and cool on the table far longer.