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

This vibrant summer fruit salad is Valya's signature recipe featuring tropical fruits like dragon fruit, mango, and berries with a light maple syrup dressing. Perfect as a BBQ side or healthy dessert, it comes together in just 15 minutes with minimal prep work.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Start by preparing all your fruits. Wash and dry them thoroughly before cutting. The key to a beautiful fresh fruit layered salad is uniform cutting, so try to make your fruit pieces approximately the same size.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dragon fruit cubes, diced mango, strawberry halves, blueberries, pineapple chunks, and kiwi slices. Gently toss the fruits together to distribute them evenly throughout the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until well combined. This simple dressing will enhance the natural sweetness of the fruits without making the salad too sugary.
  4. Drizzle the maple syrup dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat. Be careful not to overmix, as some fruits can become mushy if handled too much.
  5. Add the chopped mint leaves and give the salad one final gentle toss. The mint adds a refreshing note that complements the tropical flavors perfectly.
  6. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. This resting time makes it the perfect quick prep fruit salad for busy summer days.

Notes

For best results, choose fruits that are ripe but still firm. Overripe fruits will release too much liquid. If making ahead, add dressing just before serving. Can substitute fruits based on season - peaches, nectarines, grapes, or watermelon work well.