Fresh Fruit Salad

Here’s a Fresh Fruit Salad recipe with a light, nostalgic touch—something Grandma Mari might’ve made on a warm summer day, using whatever was ripe in the garden or from the market.

🍓 Grandma Mari’s Fresh Fruit Salad

🍑 Ingredients (Serves 4–6):

• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved

• 1 cup blueberries

• 1 cup green grapes, halved

• 2 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced

• 1 apple, chopped (tossed in a little lemon juice to prevent browning)

• 1 banana, sliced (added just before serving)

• 1 cup melon (cantaloupe or honeydew), cubed

• Juice of 1 orange (or use 2–3 tbsp fresh-squeezed)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

• A few fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

🥣 Instructions:

1. Prep the Fruit:

   • Wash, peel, and chop all the fruit into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.

2. Make the Citrus Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, and honey (if using). Stir in chopped mint.

3. Combine & Chill:

   • Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat.

   • Chill for 15–30 minutes in the fridge before serving.

4. Serve:

   • Spoon into chilled bowls or serve in a hollowed-out melon or pineapple for a festive touch.

🍃 Grandma Mari’s Extra Touches:

• Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes or a dash of cinnamon.

• Add a splash of rosewater or vanilla extract to the citrus dressing.

• Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese.

• Garnish with edible flowers from the garden like violets or nasturtiums.