Tropical Fruit with Mint Lime (Printable)

Refreshing tropical fruit medley with zesty mint lime dressing—perfect for summer entertaining.

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, combine all the prepared fruits including pineapple, mango, papaya, watermelon, kiwis, banana, and strawberries.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey or agave syrup, fresh mint, lime zest, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours before serving to enhance flavor development.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can make it while your guests are pulling up the driveway.
  • The dressing tastes like a flavor secret nobody expected, and people always ask what's in it.
  • It's naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free without tasting like you compromised on anything.
02 -
  • Don't prep all your fruit the night before—it'll start releasing water and turn the salad into a juice bath, so save the knife work for a couple hours before you need it.
  • The dressing is where the magic lives, so don't skip the lime zest or skimp on the mint; they're the difference between a fruit bowl and something memorable.
03 -
  • If your strawberries aren't as flavorful as you'd hoped, swapping them for fresh raspberries or blackberries can save the whole salad.
  • A whisper of vanilla extract in the dressing—just a quarter teaspoon—adds a subtle sweetness that people notice but can't quite name.
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