Description
- This breakfast fruit salad is a vibrant, refreshing way to start your day. Featuring a mix of fresh seasonal fruits tossed in a zesty citrus-honey dressing, it’s light, naturally sweet, and bursting with flavor. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a healthy breakfast option that’s perfect for both busy mornings and leisurely brunches.
Ingredients
Fresh Fruits:
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1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
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1 cup blueberries
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1 cup pineapple chunks
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1 cup seedless grapes, halved if large
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1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
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1 small apple, chopped
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1 banana, sliced (add just before serving)
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Optional: pomegranate seeds, mango cubes, or fresh orange segments
Citrus-Honey Dressing:
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2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
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Juice of 1 orange
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Zest of ½ lemon
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1 teaspoon fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
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Wash and Prep the Fruit:
Rinse all fruits under cool water. Pat dry gently to avoid excess moisture. Slice or chop as needed and place all fruits except the banana into a large mixing bowl. -
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, orange juice, lemon zest, and chopped mint until well combined. -
Toss the Salad:
Pour the dressing over the prepped fruit and gently toss with a rubber spatula or large spoon. Take care not to mash the softer fruits. -
Add Banana and Serve:
Just before serving, fold in the banana slices to maintain freshness and texture. Serve immediately or let sit for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
- For best texture, avoid overly soft fruits like raspberries or watery fruits like watermelon.
- To make it more filling, top with Greek yogurt, nuts, or granola.
- Can be made a few hours ahead—just add the banana before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: breakfast fruit salad, healthy fruit salad, easy fruit salad, fruit bowl for breakfast, citrus fruit salad