🍓🥭 Healthy Breakfast: Fresh Fruit Salad with Citrus-Honey Dressing – Full Guide
Sometimes the simplest breakfasts are the most powerful. A Fruit-with-Fruit Salad is refreshing, hydrating, and packed with natural energy to kickstart your day. With a light citrus-honey dressing, this bowl of goodness is not just delicious but also boosts your immunity and digestion.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)
| Ingredient | Quantity | Health Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries (sliced) | 1 cup | Vitamin C, antioxidants |
| Mango (diced) | 1 cup | Boosts immunity, rich in fiber |
| Kiwi (sliced) | 2 | High in vitamin C & potassium |
| Apple (cubed) | 1 | Provides fiber & natural sweetness |
| Orange juice (fresh) | 2 tbsp | Vitamin C & hydration |
| Honey | 1 tsp | Natural energy booster |
| Mint leaves (optional) | Few | Cooling & digestive aid |
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the fruits
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Wash all fruits thoroughly.
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Slice strawberries, cube the apple, dice the mango, and slice the kiwi.
2. Make the dressing
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In a small bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice and honey until smooth.
3. Combine
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In a large mixing bowl, add all the fruits.
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Pour the citrus-honey dressing over them.
4. Toss gently
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Mix carefully so the fruits are evenly coated without losing their shape.
5. Serve
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Garnish with mint leaves for extra freshness.
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Enjoy immediately or chill for 15 minutes for a cooler breakfast bowl.
🌟 Variations to Try
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Tropical Bowl: Add pineapple, papaya, and banana.
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Berry Blast: Mix blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries only.
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💪 Health Benefits
| Benefit | How This Recipe Helps |
|---|---|
| Hydration | High water content fruits keep you refreshed |
| Weight-friendly | Low in calories, rich in fiber |
| Energy boost | Natural sugars provide quick fuel |
| Immunity | Vitamin C from citrus, kiwi, and strawberries |
| Digestion | Fiber helps with a healthy gut |
✅ Summary
This Fruit-with-Fruit Salad is a light, refreshing, and nutrient-packed breakfast that requires no cooking. It’s perfect for summer mornings, post-workout recovery, or even as a healthy snack during the day. 🍇🍊🍎
👉 Would you like me to also create a “layered fruit parfait” version (fruit + fruit + yogurt) so you have two breakfast fruit recipes for your blog?
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