Brighten up your table with this fresh and healthy Rainbow Fruit Chopped Salad packed with vibrant colors, lime, and mint.
Rainbow Fruit Chopped Salad
Description
This beautiful salad brings together a colorful variety of fresh fruits chopped into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Tossed with a simple dressing of freshly squeezed lime juice, fresh mint, and a pinch of kosher salt to enhance the natural sweetness, this dish makes a healthy side or a perfect crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash and Dry: Thoroughly wash the blueberries, strawberries, cantaloupe, mango, mandarin oranges, kiwi, and pineapple. Pat them completely dry with a paper towel to keep the salad from getting soggy.
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Step 2
Prep the Fruit: Hull the strawberries. Peel the cantaloupe, mango, mandarin oranges, kiwi, and pineapple. Remove any seeds from the cantaloupe and the tough core from the pineapple.
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Step 3
Chop to Size: Finely chop all of the larger fruits into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Aim to match the size of the blueberries so you get a mix of every color on a single spoon.
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Step 4
Mix the Medley: Transfer the chopped strawberries, cantaloupe, mango, oranges, kiwi, and pineapple into a large mixing bowl, then gently fold in the whole blueberries.
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Step 5
Dress the Salad: Drizzle the freshly squeezed lime juice over the fruit, then evenly sprinkle the minced fresh mint and kosher salt across the top.
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Step 6
Toss and Serve: Gently toss the mixture with a large spoon until the fruit is evenly distributed and coated in the dressing. Serve immediately or chill for up to two hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 95kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.4g1%
- Sodium 145mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5g15%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 1.2g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.