Description
A bright and refreshing Pineapple Kiwi Salad featuring juicy pineapple chunks, sweet strawberries, tangy kiwi, and crisp green grapes, lightly drizzled with honey-lime dressing and garnished with fresh mint. Perfect as a light, healthy snack or a colorful side that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (about half a medium pineapple)
- 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Fruit: Peel, core, and cut pineapple into bite-sized chunks. Peel and slice kiwis. Hull and halve strawberries. Halve grapes to prepare all ingredients for the salad.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey and fresh lime juice thoroughly to create a light, sweet, and tangy dressing.
- Toss Salad: Place all prepared fruits into a large mixing bowl. Pour the honey-lime dressing over the fruits and gently toss to coat all the pieces evenly without bruising them.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or lid and refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and intensify, making the salad more refreshing.
- Serve: Transfer the chilled fruit salad to a serving bowl or platter. Garnish with chopped fresh mint leaves for added aroma and a pop of color, then serve immediately to enjoy at its freshest.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, use fresh, ripe fruits.
- Honey is optional; you can substitute with agave syrup or maple syrup for a different flavor or omit completely for a less sweet salad.
- Chilling the salad helps meld the flavors but avoid leaving it too long to maintain fruit freshness.
- Fresh mint is optional but adds a lovely, fresh aroma and garnish.
- This salad is best served the same day it’s made for optimal freshness.
