Juicy Pineapple Kiwi Salad: Refresh Your Day in 15 Minutes Recipe
This Juicy Pineapple Kiwi Salad is a vibrant and refreshing fruit salad perfect for brightening up your day. Ready in just 15 minutes, it combines the tropical sweetness of fresh pineapple with the tangy zest of kiwi, all enlivened by a lime and honey dressing and fresh mint. Ideal as a light snack or a healthy dessert, this salad brings a burst of color and flavor to your table with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 1 medium ripe fresh Pineapple (can be replaced with mango)
- 3 medium Kiwi (can be replaced with strawberries or green apples)
- ¼ cup Fresh Mint (can be omitted or replaced with fresh basil)
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Lime Juice (or lemon juice if lime is unavailable)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (optional; can be replaced with agave syrup for a vegan option)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Begin by peeling and coring the pineapple with a sharp knife, then slice it into bite-sized chunks. Peel the kiwi and chop them into pieces similar in size to the pineapple chunks to ensure an even texture and flavor distribution.
- Combine Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the pineapple and kiwi pieces together until uniformly mixed, allowing their sweet and tangy flavors to mingle harmoniously.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle fresh lime juice over the combined fruit. If using honey, add it now and stir thoroughly to coat all the fruit pieces evenly, enhancing the salad’s brightness and sweetness.
- Marinate: Let the fruit salad marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Add Mint and Serve: Chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the marinated fruit. Gently toss once more to distribute the mint flavor just before serving. Serve in a large bowl or in individual glass jars for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh to maintain vibrant flavor and texture.
- Toss cut fruits with lime juice to prevent browning and maintain color.
- Consume within 1-2 days for optimal freshness and taste.
- For a vegan option, replace honey with agave syrup or omit sweetener altogether.
Keywords: Pineapple Kiwi Salad, Fruit Salad, Refreshing Salad, Healthy Snack, No-Cook Recipe, Tropical Fruit Salad, Easy Summer Salad
