Description
Transform your summer gatherings with this vibrant Mojito Fruit Salad, a delightful blend of juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, and plump blueberries. Inspired by the refreshing cocktail, this salad gets a zesty kick from fresh mint and lime juice that beautifully enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light dessert on hot days, this dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with vitamins and nutrients. Enjoy it as a guilt-free treat or serve it up at your next festive occasion to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups cubed watermelon
- 4 cups hulled and quartered strawberries
- 3 cups blueberries
- 18 large chopped mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Optional: Jicama stars for decoration
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries.
- In a small bowl, mix chopped mint leaves, lime juice, and powdered sugar. Muddle gently with the back of a spoon to release mint oils.
- Drizzle the mint-lime mixture over the fruit and fold gently until coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- If desired, add jicama stars just before serving for an extra fun touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg