Best Summer Fruit Salad
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Best Summer Fruit Salad
Description
The Best Summer Fruit Salad brings together diced fresh pineapple, hulled strawberries, and peeled kiwi cut into bite-sized pieces. These fruits offer a variety of textures—from the firm yet juicy pineapple to the soft strawberries and tender kiwi segments. The salad is gently tossed with lemon juice, granulated sugar or honey for sweetness, and poppy seeds, which add a slight nutty texture and visual interest. The preparation is simple, emphasizing the fruit's natural flavors. Allowing the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving gives time for the citrus and sweetness to meld throughout, enriching each bite. This salad is ideal as a light snack, refreshing side dish, or a healthy dessert option during summer months.
Ingredients
- 1 large pineapple fresh
- 2 pounds strawberries
- 4 large kiwi
- 1/4 cup lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- For the pineapple, slice the ends off 1 large fresh pineapple and cut away the peel. Cut the fruit away from the core and dice into bite-sized cubes. Strawberries:
- For the strawberries, rinse them thoroughly, hull them to remove the stems, and cut the big strawberries into slices or quarters.
- For the kiwis, slice them in half and use a spoon to remove the fruit from the peel. Cut into bite-sized wedges.
- Combine all the prepared fruit in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle1/4 cup lemon juice over fruit. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon poppy seeds over and then stir gently to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 170.1mg | 189% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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