Lemon-Mint Spring Fruit Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad of seasonal fruits tossed in a zesty mint-lime dressing, perfect for a light spring meal or side dish. This salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs strawberries, kiwi, grapefruit into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, fresh, hulled and sliced strawberries
- 1 medium, peeled and sliced kiwi
- 1/2, peeled and sectioned grapefruit
- 1/4 cup, fresh, finely chopped mint leaves
- 1 tbsp, fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- pinch salt
- 1 tbsp water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, and a pinch of salt until the honey dissolves. Add 1 tbsp water and whisk to emulsify the dressing.
- Step 2: Add the finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves to the dressing and stir to combine, letting the mint infuse for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, kiwi, and grapefruit sections. Pour the mint-lime dressing over the fruit and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Chill for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld, then serve.
