Fruit Salad
Fruit Salad is a refreshing, colorful, and nutritious dessert made with a medley of fresh seasonal fruits. Lightly sweetened with sugar syrup and balanced with a touch of lemon juice, this chilled treat is perfect for hot days or as a healthy snack after meals.
Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- 1 apple
- 2 oranges
- 1 ripe mango
- 1 bunch green grapes
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- Few canned cherries
- 1 guava
- ½ cup sugar (or to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
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Prepare the fruits: Wash, peel, and cut all the fruits into bite-sized pieces. Cut the bananas and apples at the end to prevent them from browning.
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Add lemon juice: Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the cut fruits immediately after chopping. Gently toss to coat all pieces evenly — this helps retain their bright color and freshness.
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Make the sugar syrup: In a small pan, add a few tablespoons of water and sugar. Warm it slightly until the sugar is half melted, forming a light syrup. Let it cool.
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Combine the fruits and syrup: Pour the cooled sugar syrup over the fruit mixture and toss gently to combine. Ensure all fruits are evenly coated with the sweet syrup.
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Chill before serving: Refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor and make it more refreshing.
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Serve and enjoy: Serve the fruit salad chilled, either on its own or topped with a few cherries or pomegranate seeds for garnish.
Note:
You can use any combination of fruits depending on the season or your preference. For a tangy twist, sprinkle a pinch of salt and chaat masala, or replace sugar with honey for a healthier alternative.