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Spring Fruit Salad

This vibrant spring fruit salad is sweet, tangy, and beautifully balanced with a light maple-lemon dressing and a hint of poppy seed crunch. It comes together in minutes and tastes like springtime in every bite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
Fruit
  • 16 oz strawberries quartered
  • 4 kiwi sliced into half moons
  • 1 pineapple cored and cubed

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, zest and juice the lemon.
  2. Add maple syrup and poppy seeds. Whisk to combine.
  3. Add strawberries, kiwi, and pineapple. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Chill until ready to serve. Toss again before serving.
  5. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/spring-fruit-salad/

Notes

  • Be gentle when mixing to keep the fruit intact and juicy.
  • Use ripe but firm fruits for best texture.
  • You can double the dressing for extra citrusy flavor if you like more sauce.