Description
Colorful summer fruit platter brings Mediterranean sunshine to your table, celebrating seasonal produce with elegant simplicity. Fresh slices of watermelon, peaches, and berries create a refreshing canvas you’ll want to savor at every summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits:
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 cup watermelon
- 1 cup grapes (red and green)
Tropical and Citrus Fruits:
- 1 mango
- 1 kiwi
- 1 orange
Garnish and Optional Dressing:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Optional: Honey
- Optional: Yogurt
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse each fruit under cool running water, gently patting dry with clean kitchen towels to remove excess moisture.
- Using a sharp chef’s knife, methodically slice and cube larger tropical fruits into uniform, bite-sized pieces, ensuring consistent sizes for aesthetic presentation.
- Create a vibrant canvas on a spacious serving platter by strategically positioning sliced fruits, intentionally clustering complementary colors and textures to craft a visually stunning arrangement.
- Delicately scatter fresh, verdant mint leaves across the fruit display, adding a touch of aromatic elegance and subtle herbaceous complexity.
- For optimal freshness, refrigerate the platter immediately or serve promptly, accompanied by optional honey or creamy yogurt as a delightful complementary dipping sauce.
Notes
- Gentle washing prevents bruising and preserves delicate fruit textures, ensuring each slice looks pristine and fresh.
- Strategic fruit cutting into uniform cubes creates a professional presentation and makes the platter easier to enjoy.
- Colorful fruit grouping transforms the platter into an edible art piece, making it visually stunning and Instagram-worthy.
- Chilling the platter before serving enhances fruit crispness and provides a refreshing summer treat that’s both healthy and delightful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg