Mojito Berry Fruit Salad
Mojito Berry Fruit Salad combines watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries with fresh mint and a sweet lime dressing. This colourful no-bake salad is refreshing, naturally dairy-free, and perfect for summer gatherings.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- For the Fruit Salad
- 4 cups Watermelon cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound Strawberries hulled and chopped
- 6 ounces Raspberries
- 6 ounces Blueberries
- ¼ cup Fresh Mint Leaves firmly packed and chopped
- For the Lime Dressing
- ¼ cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 3 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- For the Lime Dressing
- Pour the fresh lime juice into a small mixing bowl.
- Add the powdered sugar.
- Whisk until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- For the Fruit Salad
- Place the watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and chopped mint in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the lime dressing evenly over the fruit.
- Fold everything together gently with a silicone spatula.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes.
- Toss gently once more before serving.
- Serve chilled.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the fruit salad well chilled as a refreshing dessert or side dish at a barbecue, picnic, brunch, or summer party. Spoon it into individual glasses or small bowls and garnish each portion with a fresh mint leaf and lime wedge.Recipe Notes
Measure ¼ cup of firmly packed mint leaves before chopping them. Measuring the mint after chopping would produce too much and could overpower the fruit. Fold the delicate berries through the salad carefully so the raspberries retain their shape.Variations
Add pineapple, mango, kiwi, seedless grapes, peaches, or blackberries. Replace the powdered sugar with honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup. Adults can add a small splash of white rum for a traditional mojito-inspired flavour, although the salad will no longer be alcohol-free.Make-Ahead and Storage
The salad is best prepared between 15 minutes and two hours before serving. Longer storage causes the watermelon and berries to release more liquid and become softer. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and use them within one day.Wine Advice
A lightly sparkling Moscato d’Asti complements the sweet berries and fresh mint. A chilled Prosecco provides a drier and more refreshing pairing for a summer gathering.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 105 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Sodium: 5 mg | Sugar: 20 g