Tropical Fruit Mint Lime Dressing (Printable)

Fresh tropical fruits in a bright mint lime dressing for summer

# What Goes In:

→ 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 Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine all the prepared fruits including diced pineapple, mango, papaya, watermelon, sliced kiwis, banana, and quartered strawberries.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey or agave syrup, finely chopped mint, lime zest, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly, being careful not to bruise the delicate fruit.
04 - Serve immediately for peak freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to enhance the blended flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Naturally sweet, refreshing, and packed with vitamins
  • Perfect as a light dessert or healthy side dish
  • Customizable with your favorite seasonal fruits
  • Gluten-free, dairy-free, and easily made vegan
02 -
  • Cut fruits into similar-sized pieces for even distribution of flavors
  • Squeeze a little extra lime juice over bananas to prevent browning
  • Chill the serving bowl beforehand for an extra-refreshing presentation
  • For a fun twist, freeze small portions for a healthy sorbet-like treat
  • If serving to kids, thread fruit chunks onto skewers for colorful fruit kebabs
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