Fruit Salad with Exotic Lime Syrup
Elevate your fruit salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Fruit Salad with Exotic Lime Syrup, a perfect balance of tropical flavors and zesty sweetness. Featuring a medley of fresh fruits like juicy watermelon, tangy pineapple, creamy mango, and nutrient-packed berries, this recipe is bursting with color and nutrition. The real star is the homemade lime syrup, a fragrant blend of freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, grated ginger, and a hint of mint that adds a sophisticated twist to this classic dish. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, this chilled fruit salad is ideal for summer gatherings, light desserts, or a healthy snack. Garnished with fresh mint leaves, it’s as stunning to look at as it is satisfying to eat. Perfect for those seeking a deliciously zesty and nutritious treat!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (cubed) Watermelon
- 1 cup (cubed) Pineapple
- 1 cup (cubed) Mango
- 2 medium (peeled and sliced) Kiwi
- 1 cup (halved) Strawberries
- 0.5 cup Blueberries
- 0.25 cup (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) Mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
Directions
Step 1
Wash and prep all fruits. Cube the watermelon, pineapple, and mango. Peel and slice the kiwi. Hull and halve the strawberries. Set all the fruits aside in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, combine the lime juice, honey, grated ginger, chopped mint, and lime zest.
Step 3
Heat the saucepan over low-medium heat, stirring continuously, until the honey dissolves completely and the mixture is well incorporated. Do not bring it to a boil.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool completely to room temperature.
Step 5
Once the syrup has cooled, pour it over the prepped fruits in the mixing bowl.
Step 6
Gently toss the fruits to coat them evenly with the syrup.
Step 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Before serving, give the fruit salad a gentle toss and garnish with a few extra mint leaves, if desired.
Step 9
Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing fruit salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1077.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 662.1 |
| Total Fat 3.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 24.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 165.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 137.7g | |
| Protein 8.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 166.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 983.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories