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A simple, refreshing five-minute melon salad with watermelon, pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe, and a fresh squeeze of lime.
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Open in Pepper →Fruit salad is one of those dishes that punches way above its weight. It takes ten minutes, requires zero cooking, and somehow always disappears first at the table. The trick is balance — mix something juicy (watermelon, pineapple, peaches) with something tart (berries, citrus, kiwi) and finish with a quick honey-lime or citrus dressing to tie it all together. A handful of fresh mint or basil takes it from snack to centerpiece.
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Balance juicy with tart
Pair watery fruits like watermelon and pineapple with tart berries and citrus so the bowl doesn't get soggy or one-note.
Dress with citrus + honey
A quick whisk of lime or lemon juice with honey wakes up every fruit and keeps things from browning.
Add bananas last
Slice bananas right before serving so they stay creamy instead of turning brown and mushy in the bowl.
Finish with fresh herbs
A handful of torn basil or mint instantly takes a fruit salad from snack to dinner-party side.