Description
A fresh and vibrant fruit salad tossed in a light lemon dressing that enhances natural sweetness with a bright citrus finish. Perfect for a refreshing and simple dish.
Ingredients
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
2 tbsp lemon zest
3 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 cups red grapes (halved lengthwise)
2 cups green grapes
2 cups blueberries
2 1/4 cups strawberries (hulled and quartered)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chiffonade
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit by halving red grapes, leaving green grapes whole, hulling and quartering strawberries, and keeping blueberries whole. Slice mint into thin ribbons and place all in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened into a light syrup.
- Remove from heat and let the dressing cool completely to room temperature.
- Pour the cooled dressing over the fruit and gently toss to combine without crushing the fruit.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled.
Notes
Add pineapple, kiwi, or mango for a tropical variation.
Swap mint with basil for a different herbal flavor.
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Stir gently before serving leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
