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Summer Fruit Salad Valya's Recipe - Best Seasonal Fruit Salad with Maple Syrup Dressing

This vibrant summer fruit salad combines tropical dragon fruit, sweet mango, and fresh berries with a delightful maple syrup dressing. Perfect for warm weather gatherings, this colorful dish is both refreshing and satisfying as a side dish or light dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 medium dragon fruit, cubed
  • 2 ripe mangoes, diced
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare all fruits by washing, peeling, and cutting them into bite-sized pieces. The dragon fruit should be peeled and cubed, mangoes diced, and berries cleaned.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the dragon fruit, mango, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, and kiwi. Be careful not to crush the delicate berries.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until well combined. This creates the perfect sweet-tangy dressing that enhances the natural fruit flavors.
  4. Pour the maple syrup dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. Add the chopped mint leaves and give one final gentle toss.
  5. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or dessert.

Notes

For best results, choose fruits that are ripe but still firm to maintain texture. The salad is best enjoyed within 24 hours and can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance by keeping fruits and dressing separate until serving.