Fresh Fruit Salad with Mint recipe

This minty fruit salad is a refreshing, vibrant, and healthy treat, perfect for warm summer days. With a mix of fresh, juicy fruits and a hint of aromatic mint, it’s incredibly easy to make! Customisable with your favourite seasonal fruits, this versatile and colourful recipe works as a snack, side dish, or light dessert. You can also add a drizzle of honey for just the right amount of sweetness.

Why this salad is special

It’s easy to make a fruit salad, right? It sure is, but perfecting one is another matter. This mix of fruit has been specifically chosen, and the amounts have been carefully considered, so that it all comes together to create a wonderful fruit salad that’s easy to make and incredibly delicious.

Recipe Details
Prep: 10 minutes
Serves: 2 - 4

Ingredients:

  • 20g fresh mint leaves
  • 150g strawberries
  • 150g blueberries
  • 150g green grapes
  • ½ pineapple
  • 1 kiwi
  • 1 banana
  • 1 grapefruit
  • 1 lemon
  • 1-2 tbsp honey (optional)

Method:

  1. Start by washing and preparing all your fruit. Cut the kiwi into thin circles (removing the skin if you prefer), slice the strawberries, halve the grapes, chop the banana, and dice the pineapple into bite-sized chunks (avoiding the core).

  2. Remove the mint leaves from the stems. Finely chop the leaves into small pieces so they can be evenly distributed throughout the salad.

  3. In a large bowl, combine all the prepared fruits and mint. Gently toss them together so they’re evenly mixed.

  4. Squeeze the juice from the grapefruit and lemon, then pour it over the fruit mixture. For added sweetness, you can drizzle in some honey to taste. Gently mix the fruit salad to evenly coat the fruit with the citrus juice and honey.

  5. For the best flavour, refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes before serving. This allows the ingredients to cool and blend together, making it even more refreshing.

  6. Serve your mint fruit salad in smaller bowls. You can garnish it with a few extra mint leaves for a pretty touch if you wish.

Mint variations for your fruit salad:

Garden mint: Features a bright, aromatic flavour, giving the salad a refreshing burst of freshness.

Apple mint: Provides a sweet, fruity twist, making it a great choice to complement the natural sweetness of the fruit.

Pineapple mint: Adds a unique tropical flair with mild minty notes, along with a stunning visual appeal.

Orange mint: Offers a citrusy, zesty note that pairs beautifully with the fresh flavours of the fruit.

Strawberry mint: Adds a sweet, berry-like flavour, making it an ideal choice to enhance this fruit salad.

Berries and cream mint: Features a sweet, creamy undertone with hints of berries, making it a perfect match for a berry delicious salad.

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