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Mason Jar Fruit Salad is made with the freshest flavors piled high in a mason jar and topped with strawberry mint dressing. Kids and adults will love this quick, easy and healthy treat!
Even as a child, I always chose fruit salad for dessert over anything else. Mason jar salads are fun, convenient and easy. They are a great option when you are on the go and make the perfect snack for road trips if you have a little cooler to keep them cool. For this Mason Jar Fruit Salad with Strawberry Mint Dressing, I combined a few of my favorite fruit flavors to create a refreshing summertime treat. Watermelon, pineapple, strawberries, mango and blueberries are piled on top of a layer of the homemade strawberry mint dressing.
The idea for the dressing came together using a few ingredients that I always have in my kitchen. Puree fresh strawberries in a food processor with lemon juice, fresh mint and honey. The result is a sweet refreshing dressing that complements the fruit salad. Pour a small amount of the dressing into the bottom of each mason jar then layer with fresh fruit. To serve, pour all of the contents of the jar into a bowl, mix briefly to combine and enjoy!
I make these mason jar salads in advance and then enjoy them throughout the week for lunch, snack or dessert. They are also a great option to serve at summer picnics, dinner parties or celebrations. While I love the combination of flavors in this recipe the best, feel free to use your favorite fruit. Cantaloupe and raspberries also work well. Kids and adults will love them!
Mason Jar Fruit Salad with Strawberry Mint Dressing
Ingredients
For the strawberry-mint dressing:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the fruit salad:
- 2 cups chopped watermelon
- 2 cups chopped pineapple
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 mango, chopped
- 1 cup blueberries
- fresh mint, for garnish
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a food processor. Pulse until well blended. Divide dressing between four standard sized mason jars. Layer the fruit in the mason jars, starting with the watermelon on the bottom, pineapple, strawberries and mango in the middle and the blueberries on top. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired. To serve, pour contents of jar into a bowl and mix to combine. You can also seal jar and store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This salad is so colorful and bright! What a treat!! Your photos are absolutely stunning
These look refreshing, delicious, and perfect for a picnic or lunch on the go! I absolutely love the sound of that strawberry mint dressing. 🙂
I can totally see myself bringing these mason jar fruit salads along on a picnic or even on a hike! Love all the berries in them and that mint dressing couldn’t be a better match!
I am the same exact way, Ashley! I will pick fruit over dessert all day long! LOVE this mason jar fruit salad! So pretty and that strawberry mint dressing sounds AMAZING! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
These are just the prettiest!
I’m the exact same, I always pick a good fruit salad over any other dessert! This is so pretty!
I’m a huge fan of all things fruit so I’m am loving this salad! The mint dressing sounds divine!!
This is perfect! I am loving that mint dressing!
This is sensational!!!
This is such a fun salad, Ashley! I love eating from mason jars…gives everything such a beautiful presentation. And I love the strawberry mint dressing…just perfect!