Fresh Citrus Fruit Salad

Bright, juicy fruit tossed in a light citrus dressing—simple and refreshing.

This Fresh Citrus Fruit Salad is a simple recipe that feels especially refreshing as warmer weather approaches.

Made with a mix of colourful fruit and a light citrus dressing, it’s naturally sweet, juicy, and incredibly easy to customize based on what you have on hand. The orange juice adds sweetness, the lemon brightens everything up, and a small pinch of salt helps bring all the flavours together.

Using a variety of colourful fruit also helps provide a mix of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants while making the salad feel bright and fresh.

It works well as a refreshing snack, side dish, brunch addition, or dessert.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:

Mixed Fruit: The beauty of this salad is that the choice of fruit is completely up to you. This version includes strawberries, blueberries, green grapes, mango, and pomegranate.

Citrus Dressing

Fresh Orange Juice: Adds natural sweetness and fresh citrus flavour.

Lemon Juice: Adds brightness and balances the sweetness of the fruit.

Salt: Helps enhance the flavour of the fruit and citrus.

Black Salt (Optional): Adds a slightly tangy, savoury flavour that pairs especially well with fruit.

Optional Finish

Fresh Mint: Adds freshness and a cooling flavour

Kitchenware

You’ll also need:

Large mixing bowl
Small bowl or jar for dressing
Whisk or spoon
Knife and cutting board
Serving bowl

Steps

Prep the fruit: Wash and chop the fruit into similar-sized pieces and add to a large bowl.
Make the citrus dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together: orange juice, lemon juice, and regular or black salt.
Toss the fruit salad: Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss until lightly coated. Be careful not to overmix, especially with softer fruit like mango or strawberries. Adjust to taste with orange juice, lemon juice, and salt.
Let it rest: Let the fruit salad sit for about 10–15 minutes before serving. This step helps draw out the natural fruit juices, soften the acidity, and create a glossy, juicy finish.

Tips & Notes

Using ripe fruit helps naturally sweeten the salad without needing added sugar.
Black salt adds a slightly savoury-tangy flavour that works especially well in South Asian-inspired fruit dishes.
Fresh mint is optional, but it adds a refreshing finish.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can generally be stored in the fridge for about 1–2 days.
Softer fruit may release more liquid as the salad sits.

Recipe

Fresh Citrus Fruit Salad

Servings: 6
Time: 25 mins
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Bright, juicy fruit tossed in a light citrus dressing—simple and refreshing.

Ingredients

4-5 cups mixed fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, green grapes, mango, pomegranate)
2 1/2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tbsp lemon juice, adjust to taste
Pinch of salt
1-2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
Black salt instead of regular salt

Directions

Wash and chop the fruit into similar-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, and salt.
Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss.
Let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Garnish with mint if desired.

Nutrition

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