A refreshing and colorful fruit salad is the perfect summer dish to enjoy by the pool, at a picnic, or as a light dessert. Packed with vitamins and fiber, fruit salad is not only delicious but also healthy. The best part? It’s quick and easy to make! In this article, we’ll walk you through how to create a crowd-pleasing fruit salad.

Ingredients:

– 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

– 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks

– 2 cups green seedless grapes

– 2 cups red seedless grapes

– 1 cup blueberries

– 1 cup raspberries

– 1 medium-sized cantaloupe or honeydew melon, cubed

– Optional: mint leaves and honey for garnish

Dressing:

– ¼ cup honey

– Juice of one large lemon (or two small ones)

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Begin by washing all the fruit thoroughly, then set aside.

2. To prepare the strawberries, remove stems and slice them into halves or smaller pieces based on your preference.

3. For the pineapple, remove outer skin and core before cutting into chunks.

4. Rinse both green and red seedless grapes. If desired, you can slice them in half.

5. Wash blueberries and raspberries gently under cold water, then set aside.

6. For the cantaloupe or honeydew melon, remove seeds and rind before cutting into bite-sized cubes.

7. Combine all prepared fruit in a large serving bowl and gently mix with a spoon or your hands.

8. To make the dressing, whisk together honey, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.

9. Pour the dressing over the mixed fruit and toss gently to evenly coat every piece of fruit.

10. For an optional finishing touch, garnish the fruit salad with fresh mint leaves and a drizzle of honey.

Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy it by itself or pair it with yogurt for a tasty breakfast option. This easy fruit salad recipe is so versatile that you can customize it by adding or substituting your favorite fruits, according to the season or your personal preferences. Happy eating!