Jalapeno Lime Summer Fruit Salad is an easy fruit salad recipe that’s bursting with sweet juicy berries and watermelon, fresh mint, zesty lime and a hint of jalapeno heat! A refreshing accompaniment to your alfresco dining.
Summer Fruit Salad
Juicy watermelon, sweet raspberries, succulent blackberries, fragrant strawberries, tangy blueberries…….summer fruit is finally here and plentiful! Tossed with summertime mint and zesty lime, these mixed fruits take on even more refreshing seasonal flavors.
Then stir in fresh jalapeno for a surprise hint of heat and Jalapeno Lime Summer Fruit Salad will be your new go-to summer recipe! And you can get creative with the fruits you use Feel free too substitute your favorite fruit, cup for cup, and personalize the recipe to be yours.
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A perfect compliment to any brunch, picnic or barbecue, our summer fruit salad with mint will be the centerpiece of your alfresco table especially when served in a cute watermelon bowl!
This recipe is part of Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck
Ingredients you will need to make this recipe
- olive oil
- fresh mint leaves
- lime juice
- lime zest
- kosher salt
- your favorite summer berries
- watermelon
- jalapeno
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Jalapeno Lime Summer Fruit Salad is bursting with sweet juicy berries and watermelon, fresh mint, zesty lime and a hint of jalapeno heat!
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 Tbs. lime juice
- 1 tsp. lime zest
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 cups of your favorite summer berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries
- 2 cups cut-up seedless watermelon
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced, about 2 Tbs.
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In serving dish combine olive oil, mint, lime juice, lime zest and kosher salt.
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Stir in berries, watermelon and jalapeno, stirring until evenly coated.
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Garnish with fresh mint and sliced lime, if desired.
Makes 5 cups.
This looks good enough to eat, right now! Yes, I can taste all the luscious deliciousness…. 😉