Description
A refreshing and vibrant Spring Fruit Salad featuring a zesty lemon maple dressing infused with poppy seeds, tossed with fresh strawberries, kiwi, and pineapple. Perfect for a light snack or a healthy dessert, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Fruit
- 16 ounces strawberries, quartered
- 4 kiwis, sliced into half moons
- 1 pineapple, cored and cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, zest the lemon and then slice it in half. Juice the entire lemon into the bowl. Add the maple syrup and poppy seeds, then whisk thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Add and coat the fruit: Add the quartered strawberries, sliced kiwi, and cubed pineapple to the lemon dressing. Toss gently but thoroughly until all the fruit pieces are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve or refrigerate: You can serve the salad immediately to enjoy fresh flavors, or cover and refrigerate it until ready to serve for a chilled and refreshing treat.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor.
- Refrigerate the salad if not serving immediately to enhance flavor melding and maintain freshness.
- Feel free to add other spring fruits like blueberries or mango for variation.
- This salad is best enjoyed within 1-2 days for optimal texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American