Fresh Mimosa Bar Fruit Salad Recipe Easy Refreshing Summer Twist
A vibrant and refreshing fruit salad with a mimosa twist, perfect for summer brunches and easy entertaining. Combines fresh fruit with champagne or sparkling wine for a bubbly, light treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- Seedless green grapes, halved
- Fresh pineapple, diced
- Mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
- Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- Orange juice, freshly squeezed
- Champagne or sparkling wine (dry brut or Prosecco)
- Honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Toasted coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash all fresh fruit thoroughly. Hull and halve the strawberries, halve the grapes, dice the pineapple, peel and segment the mandarins, and rinse the blueberries. Keep pieces bite-sized but not too small.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberries, grapes, pineapple, mandarins, and blueberries. Toss gently to combine without bruising the fruit.
- Pour 1/3 cup (80 ml) of freshly squeezed orange juice over the fruit. Drizzle 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of honey or agave syrup if desired. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, set out the chilled fruit salad alongside a 750 ml bottle of champagne or sparkling wine. Provide small glasses or bowls for guests to build their own mimosa-inspired fruit bowls with optional toppings like chopped fresh mint and toasted coconut flakes.
- Encourage guests to spoon fruit into their glasses and gently pour sparkling wine over the top. Stir lightly and serve immediately.
Notes
Use firm, ripe fruit to avoid mushiness. Prep fruit close to serving time to prevent browning and excess juice. Add champagne just before serving to preserve fizz. For non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling water or citrus soda. Drain excess juice before serving if fruit looks watery. Chill serving bowls for extra refreshment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150 g)
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 1520
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 34
- Protein: 1
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