I have a sweet tooth, but can’t really have all the dessert I want. So, why not make some naturally sweet, yummy, and easy to prepare fruit salad recipe. Some sweet and cooling fruits are easily accessible in the market during summer like; watermelon, mangoes, strawberries, papaya, and pineapple. And, all these fruits give me tropical vibes and some vacation dreams. You can buy these fruits at your local farmers’ market or even at your local stores like; Walmart. Costco, Trader’s Joe, etc.
This post is all about 3 easy fruit salad recipes that you need to try today. Great for people looking for something sweet, but hardly any calories and all-natural sweet unless you add some salad dressing. This is surely a family favorite all summer long
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What’s better than enjoying a good fruit salad on a hot summer day, I have put together a list of 3 top salad recipes you need to try this Summer, a note or two on the best pairings of fruits, and perfect mangoes for salad. But, if you would rather skip straight to the recipe then CLICK HERE
Table of Contents
What Fruits to combine for a Perfect Taste
I have put together a list of the most common fruits that pair well with each other. So, next time you go into your local farmers’ market, keep this list handy to ensure that you get the most flavor out of all the available fruits.
| Fruit | Best Fruit Pairing Combination |
|---|---|
| Apple | Apricots, Caramel, Peanut Butter, Almond Butter |
| Banana | Blueberries, Mango, Strawberries, Coconut Flakes |
| Blueberry | Blackberry, Strawberry, Mango, Watermelon |
| Grapes | Strawberry, Cheese, Melon |
| Mango | Strawberry, Blackberry, Watermelon, Pineapple |
| Orange | Dry Fruit, Figs, Cranberry |
| Peach | Apricot, Blueberry, Pineapple |
| Pineapple | Peach, Mango, Strawberry |
| Strawberry | Banana, Blueberry, Grapes, Mango, Pineapple |
| Watermelon | Mango, Strawberry, Banana |
How to pick perfect Mangoes for Salad
They are various different types of mangoes available in the market. And, that is depending on where they are grown and the continents that it is coming from. Some mangoes are good for juices, salads, and pickles. For our case, I will be using a Tommy Atkins this is great for salads due to having a firm flesh, it is tastes tart with sweet notes which blends perfectly with strawberries and banans
How to pick Strawberries
Strawberries are so versatile, works in every kind of cuisine and meal. Whether it is a fancy high dessert or a drink you will definitely find at least one recipe dedicated to it. I love strawberries and enjoy strawberry picking. And, hence have learned that strawberries do not continue to ripen after being picked as most other fruits do. So, you will have to be careful when picking strawberries from your local farmers on your next visit by keeping an eye on the following
Ensure that the leaves look green and fresh, this indicates that strawberries are still fresh. Keep an eye on all berries in a box from sides to top and bottom, ensuring that no mold is present. And, lastly, pick berries (probably obvious to most) that are plump and red, walk past the green or shriveled looking strawberries they are past their peak and mushy
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Fruit Salad Recipe
3 Easy Fruit Salad Recipes you Must Try
Materials
- 1 Cup Diced Mango
- 1 Cup Diced Strawberries
- 1 Medium Diced Banana
Berry Salad Recipe
- 1 lb Fresh Strawberries
- 1/2 lb Blueberries
- 1/4 lb Raspberries
- 1/4 lb Blackberries
Melon Salad Recipe
- 1/2 Medium Watermelon
- 1 Medium Cantaloupe
- 1 Medium Honeydew
Salad Dressing
- 2 TBSP Honey, Agave or Maple Syrup
- 1 TBSP Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- Fresh Mint ( For Melon Salad only)
Instructions
Mango Strawberry
- Wash and pat dry strawberries
- Using a Peeler, peel mango and dice into bite size cubes
- Likewise, dice strawberries and banana into cubes
- Add diced mango, strawberry and banana into a medium size bowl and combine
Salad Dressing
- In a small bowl, add 1 to 2 TBSP of Maple Syrup, honey or agave (whatever is available)
- To that small bowl, add 1 TBSP of freshly sueezed lime juice
- Mix well and slowing pour dressing over your fruit salad
- Chill and Enjoy
Berry Salad
- Wash and pat dry all your berries
- Cut strawberries in halves
- Take a large bowl and add in all berries
- Pour your lime and honey salad dressing. Combine well and enjoy
Melon Salad
- Using a melon scoop, cut rounds of melon, cantaloupe, and honeydew rounds
- Place all melon ingrideinets in a large bowl
Salad Dressing
- Use 1 to 2 TBSP of honey, maple or agave syrup
- Add 1 TBSP of freshly squezzed lime juice
- Mix well both syrup and lime juice and pour over melon Salad
- Add freshly cut mint leaves to the salad
Don’t worry if you do not have the ingredients listed in the recipe. Here are a couple of ways and tips to enjoy your favorite fruits:
Throw in any of your favorite berries together (whatever is available at home) or at your local grocers and you will enjoy a delicious cooling (ensure that the fruits are refrigerated) salad. If you are making a salad for the next day, do not add dressing, keep the fruits separate from the dressings, and combine right before serving for best taste and freshness
For combining any of your favorite fruits from the list, all you need is one dressing that will complement any fruit by using 2 parts of honey, maple, or agave syrup (you only need one of this natural sweetener) and 1 part of lime juice to make the perfect dressing for all your fruit salad needs. If you are looking for more than the dressing or want to skip the lime. Then surely try the fruit salad with whip cream
For a healthier version, which means completely skipping the sweetner and whip cream. Then opt for fruit salad with yogurt, this will surely give a cooling effect and tastes delicious and refreshing for a hot summer day (oh got to do another blog post on this topic)
Summary
In this post, you will find the top 3 best fruit salad recipe that you will need to stay cool all summer. Perfect for a poolside, backyard picnic, or even a barbeque party. The top 3 shared recipes are Mango, strawberry Salad, Berry Salad, and Melon Salad. All 3 are refreshing and you can make these perfect with a 2 ingredient salad dressing that will change your fruit salad game.
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