Fresh mint, lime, orange juice and honey make a simple dressing for a colourful bowl of fruit.
The original Natural Health Kingdom recipe used cantaloupe, strawberries, red and green seedless grapes, kiwi and mandarin oranges. We have kept those ingredients and the original preparation method while giving the recipe a clearer modern format.
At a glance
Prep time: About 15 minutes
Cook time: None
Total time: About 15 minutes
Serves: About 4–6
Ingredients
For the honey mint dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey
For the fruit salad
- 1 cantaloupe melon
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup red seedless grapes
- 1/2 cup green seedless grapes
- 4 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
- 2 fresh mandarins, peeled and separated into segments
How to make the honey mint fruit salad
1. Make the dressing
Place the chopped mint, lime juice, orange juice and honey in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
2. Prepare the melon
Cut the cantaloupe in half and remove the seeds. Chop into bite-sized pieces, or use a melon baller for a more decorative presentation.
3. Prepare the remaining fruit
Wash the strawberries and grapes. Chop the strawberries. Peel and slice the kiwi fruit. Peel the mandarins and separate them into segments.
4. Combine the fruit
Place all the prepared fruit in a large bowl. Gently mix so the fruit keeps its shape.
5. Add the dressing
Pour the honey mint dressing over the fruit and toss gently until lightly coated.
6. Serve
Serve immediately, or chill briefly before serving.
Easy variations
- Honey Mint Fruit Salad: Easy Fresh Fruit Recipe
- Add berries: Blueberries or raspberries make a colourful addition.
- More mint: Add extra fresh mint for a stronger flavour.
- Less sweetness: Start with less honey and add more if needed.
- More citrus: Add a little extra lime or orange juice to taste.
Choosing the best fruit
For the best fruit salad, choose fruit that is ripe but still firm. Very soft fruit can become mushy when mixed with the dressing.
Can you make it ahead?
You can prepare the dressing ahead and refrigerate it. For the best texture, prepare the fruit relatively close to serving and add the dressing shortly before serving.
Serving ideas
This fruit salad works well as:
- a light breakfast
- a simple dessert
- a brunch side dish
- a refreshing summer snack
- part of a buffet or picnic
A note about honey
Honey is the sweetener used in the original recipe. It is still an added sugar, so think of this as a fruit dessert or snack rather than a recipe that needs a “healthy” or “low calorie” label.
The bottom line
This honey mint fruit salad is quick, colourful and easy to adapt. Fresh mint, lime, orange juice and honey create a bright dressing for cantaloupe, strawberries, grapes, kiwi and mandarins.
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that disappear from the serving bowl first.