Vibrant Summer Fruit Salad (Printable)

A colorful mix of fresh fruits shaped like a butterfly, ideal for summer brunches or desserts.

# Components:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup blueberries
03 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
04 - 1 cup mango, diced
05 - 1 cup watermelon, cut into small balls or cubes
06 - 1 cup pineapple, diced

→ Garnish & Extras

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional, substitute with agave syrup for vegan)
09 - Juice of 1 lime
10 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds for decoration

# Method:

01 - Wash all fruits thoroughly; slice, dice, or scoop into uniform pieces as specified.
02 - In a large bowl, gently toss strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, watermelon, and pineapple with lime juice and honey if using.
03 - On a large serving platter, arrange the fruit mixture to form a butterfly: create two larger wing mounds and a smaller line for the body.
04 - Decorate the wings with pomegranate seeds and sprinkle chopped fresh mint leaves over the arrangement.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to one hour before serving for enhanced freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with no cooking required, ready in just 20 minutes.
  • Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian, ideal for a variety of diets.
  • Beautiful presentation that makes fruit salad feel festive and special.
  • Flexible ingredient options allow adaptation to seasonal fruits and preferences.
02 -
  • Prepare all fruits uniformly to ensure the butterfly shape looks balanced and inviting.
  • Use pomegranate seeds not only as decoration but for a juicy pop of tartness.
  • Chill the fruit salad briefly before serving to enhance its refreshing qualities.
  • Adapt the recipe to suit vegan diets by substituting honey with agave syrup.
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