Fruit Salad with Lilacs
Fruit Salad with Lilacs is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the sweetness of ripe fruits with the delicate floral notes of lilac. Perfect for summer picnics or family gatherings, this delightful fruit salad will transport you to sunny days filled with laughter and joy. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup cantaloupe, diced
- 1 cup honeydew melon, diced
- 1/2 cup edible lilac flowers
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash all fruits under cold water and slice strawberries, cantaloupe, and honeydew into bite-sized pieces. Leave blueberries whole.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey and fresh lemon juice until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all prepared fruits along with chopped mint leaves and lilac flowers. Pour the dressing over the mix and gently toss.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap fruits based on seasonal availability or personal preference; peaches or kiwi work wonderfully too. For extra crunch, consider adding nuts or seeds just before serving.