Fresh Colorful Fruit Kabobs
These fresh colorful fruit kabobs are a quick, easy, and healthy snack featuring a vibrant mix of fresh fruits tossed with lime juice and mint for brightness and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 kabobs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Strawberries, hulled and halved
- Green grapes, washed and left whole
- Pineapple chunks, fresh or canned in juice, drained
- Kiwi slices, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- Blueberries, fresh
- Apple chunks, preferably Fuji or Honeycrisp, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped or whole for garnish
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Wash all fruit thoroughly. Hull and halve the strawberries, peel and slice the kiwi, cut apple and pineapple into bite-sized chunks, and leave grapes and blueberries whole.
- Toss with lime and mint: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss all the prepared fruit with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon (about 5 g) of finely chopped fresh mint leaves.
- Thread the fruit onto skewers: Starting with a strawberry or grape for stability, alternate colors and shapes for a pretty presentation. Aim for about 5-7 pieces per skewer, balancing sizes so the kabob feels full but not overcrowded.
- Chill or serve immediately: Serve right away or wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Optionally, grill or broil the kabobs for 1-2 minutes per side over medium-low heat for a smoky flavor.
- Optional finishing touch: Just before serving, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt or drizzle with honey for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Use fresh lime juice to prevent fruit browning. Do not overcrowd skewers to avoid bruising fruit. Serve chilled for best taste and texture. Optional to grill for smoky flavor but watch closely to avoid mushy fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob (about 6 pie
- Calories: 6080
- Sugar: 1215
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 1520
- Fiber: 34
- Protein: 0.5
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