Description

Start your day with a vibrant and refreshing Breakfast Fruit Salad bursting with colors and packed with essential nutrients. This delightful salad combines juicy fruits, crunchy nuts, and a zesty citrus honey dressing, perfect for a quick breakfast, light snack, or brunch. Naturally sweet and customizable with seasonal fruits, it’s a nutritious and easy-to-make dish that will brighten your morning.

Ingredients

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For the Fruit Salad:

1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 cup blueberries
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 large apple, cored and diced
1 large banana, sliced
½ cup red grapes, halved
¼ cup pomegranate arils (optional for a burst of color)

For the Citrus Honey Dressing:

3 tbsp orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
1 tsp vanilla extract

For Garnish:

¼ cup toasted coconut flakes (optional)
¼ cup chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Prepare the Fruits: Rinse all fruits thoroughly under cold water. Hull and quarter the strawberries. Slice the kiwi and bananas, and dice the apple with the skin left on for added fiber. Combine all fruits — strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi, apple, banana, grapes, and optional pomegranate arils — in a large mixing bowl.
Make the Citrus Honey Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option), and vanilla extract until well combined. Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness if desired.
Assemble the Salad: Pour the citrus honey dressing over the mixed fruits. Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all the fruit with the dressing. Let the fruit salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Add Toppings & Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with toasted coconut flakes and chopped nuts for added crunch. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for brightness and freshness.

Notes

Choose Fresh, Ripe Fruits: The riper the fruits, the sweeter and more flavorful the salad will be.
Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to help flavors meld and serve it chilled.
Prevent Browning: Toss apple and banana slices in a little lemon juice to maintain color and freshness.
Customize the Dressing: Use agave or maple syrup as vegan alternatives to honey.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Breakfast Fruit Salad, healthy fruit salad, quick breakfast, brunch recipes, fruit salad with honey dressing, no cook breakfast