There is nothing that can brighten up your summer like some fresh fruits! They are pure bliss in the blistering hot months. From breakfast and side dishes, to desserts, you can use fruits to add variety to all your meals. And they fit in perfectly with the summer vibe, giving a refreshing and sweet twist to the season. Try these lovely fruit salad recipes to make the most of that beautiful summer produce.
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1. Watermelon Blueberry Feta Mint Salad
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Ingredients:
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
8 cups diced watermelon
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Method:
Take a large bowl and whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and diced red onion. Add the diced watermelon, blueberries, mint, and feta cheese to the bowl. Gently toss to coat, and serve right away.
2. Quinoa Fruit Salad
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Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 and 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup blackberries
1/4 cup honey
1 cup blueberries
1 diced mango
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp chopped basil for garnish
Method:
Cook the quinoa and set it aside to let it cool down to room temperature. Next, in a bowl, add the berries, mango, and quinoa. Take a small bowl and mix honey and lemon in it, and pour it over the fruits. Toss nicely, top it off with fresh basil, and serve.
3. Skinny Ambrosia Fruit Salad
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Ingredients:
1 chopped pineapple
2 cups green grapes
1 cup quartered strawberries
1 cup blueberries
2 chopped oranges
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
4 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla essence
Method:
Combine all the fruits in a large bowl and mix gently to not crush anything. In a separate small bowl, mix yogurt, vanilla essence, and sugar. Next, add this to the bowl of fruits and mix well till everything is nicely coated. Serve.
4. Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad
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Ingredients:
500 grams chopped strawberries
1 and 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
500 grams chopped pineapple
1 and 1/2 cups halved red grapes
4 peeled and chopped kiwis
3 oranges
2 sliced bananas
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp lime zest
1 and 1/2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Method:
Mix honey, lime zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl. In another bowl, add all the fruits and pour the dressing over it. Toss it well, and serve this refreshing salad right away.
5. Mojito Fruit Salad
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Ingredients:
450 grams chopped strawberries
1 cup blueberries
3 chopped peaches
1/2 watermelon, chopped
A handful of fresh mint leaves
4 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Method:
Mix lemon juice and sugar in a small bowl to make a simple syrup. In another bowl, add all the fruits and pour the syrup on them, and toss well. Top it off with some mint, and serve immediately.
6. Cucumber, Basil, and Watermelon Salad
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Ingredients:
For the salad:
4 cups chilled watermelon
1 and 1/2 cups chilled and diced English cucumber
1/2 cup sliced onions
3 tbsp chopped cilantro
3 tbsp torn basil
For the dressing:
3 tbsp pomegranate juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp black pepper ground
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 tsp dried oregano
Method:
In a bowl, put all the ingredients for the salad dressing and mix well till they are combined.
Next, put the watermelon, cucumber, and onions in a separate bowl, drizzle the dressing over them and toss nicely. Refrigerate for at least half an hour so the flavours get absorbed. Finally, add cilantro and basil for garnish, and serve right away.
7. Pina Colada Fruit Salad
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Ingredients:
1 whole pineapple, cubed
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup toasted coconut
2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Method:
Take a medium mixing bowl and combine sour cream, honey, and lemon juice in it. Mix till it becomes smooth and creamy.
Next, add pineapple pieces and toss them in the dressing so that they are coated well. Add everything into another serving bowl, top it off with toasted coconut, and serve immediately.
8. Hawaiian Fresh Fruit Salad
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Ingredients:
For the salad:
6 cups of your favourite fresh fruits, such as:
Bananas, peeled and sliced
Blueberries
Pineapple, chopped
Blackberries
Raspberries
Mango, peeled and cubed
Strawberries, hulled and cut into halves
Kiwi, peeled, sliced, and chopped
Oranges, peeled and chopped
For the dressing:
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 and 1/2 tbsp honey
3/4 tsp ground ginger or fresh ginger, minced
Method:
Take a small bowl and mix the lemon juice, honey, and ginger well. Take a bigger bowl, add the fruits in it, and pour the dressing on the fruits. Toss gently till everything is coated and serve right away.
