Description
A vibrant and refreshing fruit salad featuring a colorful mix of fresh seasonal fruits blended with chopped mint, aged balsamic vinegar, and a touch of sea salt. This fusion dish beautifully balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with juicy, tender, and slightly crunchy textures, making it a perfect light main course or a sophisticated side.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups mango cubes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup blueberries
Herbs & Seasoning
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar (use sparingly)
- Pinch of sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: On a clean cutting board, hull and slice the strawberries and peel and dice the mango into cubes. Transfer these prepared fruits into a large mixing bowl.
- Add blueberries: Add 1 cup of fresh blueberries to the bowl along with the strawberries and mango cubes to build the colorful fruit base of the salad.
- Toss the salad: Using a spoon or salad tongs, gently toss the fruit mixture to evenly distribute the ingredients and coat them lightly with the flavors.
- Let flavors meld: Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes so that the flavors can meld and the juices from the fruits and balsamic vinegar develop a glossy finish.
- Serve: Serve the fruit salad immediately in individual bowls or a large platter. Optionally, garnish with additional chopped mint leaves for a fresh aromatic touch.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of aged balsamic vinegar and sea salt to suit your personal taste preference.
- Add other seasonal fruits such as kiwi or pineapple to diversify the flavors and textures.
- Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor and optimal presentation, as it is best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: fruit salad, fresh fruit, balsamic fruit salad, fusion fruit salad, healthy main course, seasonal fruits, mint fruit salad
