Tropical Fruit Mint Lime Dressing (Printable Version)

Fresh tropical fruits tossed in zesty mint lime dressing for a refreshing summer dish.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
02 - 1 cup mango, diced
03 - 1 cup papaya, diced
04 - 1 cup watermelon, diced
05 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 banana, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
10 - 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
11 - 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
12 - Pinch of salt

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine all prepared fruits including diced pineapple, mango, papaya, watermelon, sliced kiwis, banana, and strawberries.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or agave syrup, chopped fresh mint, lime zest, and a pinch of salt until thoroughly combined.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to ensure even coating of all fruit pieces.
04 - Serve immediately for a fresh presentation, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It takes fifteen minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for when you want something fresh without the fuss.
  • The mint-lime dressing is bright enough to make even mediocre fruit taste like you picked it that morning.
  • It works as a side dish, a light dessert, or a breakfast that actually feels celebratory.
02 -
  • Cut the banana last and add it just before serving, otherwise it oxidizes and turns gray-brown no matter how pretty it looked when you sliced it.
  • If you over-chop the mint, it bruises and turns bitter; torn leaves or a gentle chop with a sharp knife is all you need.
03 -
  • A light sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes or chopped pistachios added right before serving transforms this into something that feels fancier without any real effort.
  • If your fruit isn't as sweet as you'd hoped, an extra half teaspoon of honey in the dressing can rescue the whole thing.
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