Description
Refreshing summer fruit platter brings Mediterranean colors and flavors dancing across your plate, celebrating seasonal produce with elegant simplicity. Sweet slices of watermelon, ripe peaches, and juicy berries invite you to savor summer’s delicious bounty.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits:
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
Tropical and Citrus Fruits:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup watermelon cubes
- 1 cup mango slices
- 1 cup kiwi slices
- 1 cup orange segments
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Optional: Honey
- Optional: Yogurt
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse each fruit under cool running water, removing any stems, seeds, or blemishes.
- Slice watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into uniform triangular wedges, creating geometric visual interest.
- Cube pineapple and strawberries into precise, bite-sized morsels to ensure easy consumption.
- Strategically layer the different fruits on a crisp white platter, alternating colors and textures for maximum aesthetic appeal.
- Delicately scatter fresh mint leaves across the arrangement, allowing their vibrant green to contrast against the colorful fruit palette.
- Drizzle a light honey glaze over the platter or provide small ramekins filled with honey and creamy Greek yogurt as optional accompaniment.
- Chill the platter in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to enhance fruit crispness and maintain optimal temperature.
- Present immediately to guests, encouraging them to enjoy the refreshing medley of summer’s most delectable produce.
Notes
- Customize your fruit selection based on seasonal availability, ensuring the freshest and most flavorful combinations.
- Chill the serving platter beforehand to keep fruits cool and maintain their crisp texture during serving.
- Use a sharp knife for precise, clean cuts when preparing fruit pieces to create an elegant and professional presentation.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh lemon juice over cut fruits to prevent browning and enhance their natural flavors, especially for fruits like apples and pears.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg