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Cat Cora Kitchen

Blackberry Lime Fruit Salad

A refreshing summer blackberry lime fruit salad bursting with fresh berries, tropical fruits, and a zesty ginger-lime dressing. No-cook, ready in 15 minutes—perfect for barbecues!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pints fresh blackberries
  • 2 pints strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • 3 peaches, pitted and sliced
  • 2 mangos, peeled and diced
  • Zest and juice of 4 limes
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Microplane grater
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Ginger-Lime Dressing. In a small bowl, combine the zest and juice from 4 limes (about 1/2 cup juice), 1/4 cup honey, and 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger. Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the honey dissolves completely and the mixture becomes slightly syrupy and aromatic—the ginger's warmth will intensify as it sits, providing the perfect balance for the blackberry lime fruit salad; taste and add a teaspoon more honey if limes are overly tart. Set aside for 5 minutes to infuse.
  2. Step 2: Chop All Fruits Uniformly. Rinse all fruits under cool water and pat dry. Hull the strawberries and cut into quarters, peel kiwis and slice into 1/2-inch half-moons, pit peaches and slice into thin wedges, peel mangos and dice into 1-inch cubes, and add whole blackberries last to avoid crushing. Place in a large bowl—the pieces should be bite-sized and even for optimal dressing adhesion and visual appeal; if peaches start browning, spritz with extra lime juice immediately.
  3. Step 3: Dress and Toss Gently. Pour the prepared ginger-lime dressing over the fruits, then fold everything together using a large spoon with light, scooping motions from the bottom up—continue for 30-60 seconds until every piece glistens but berries remain intact, signaling even coating without mushiness. Avoid overmixing to preserve texture in this vibrant blackberry lime fruit salad.
  4. Step 4: Chill for Flavor Fusion. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent air exposure, and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes—the fruits will soften slightly, juices mingle with the dressing for a syrupy consistency, and flavors deepen; after chilling, give a final gentle stir before serving chilled for peak freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 160 | Carbohydrates: 38 | Protein: 2 | Fat: 1 | Fiber: 6 | Sugar: 28

Notes

Chill time is key! Swap honey for agave for vegan. Stores 2 days in fridge.
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