Fruit Hemp Salad (Serves 8)

Prep Time: 20 mins (+ 1 hr chill)
Cook Time: 0 mins

Why You'll Love This Recipe:

✅ Bursting with antioxidants from 7+ fruits
✅ Healthy fats from avocado + hempseed oil
✅ No refined sugar (naturally sweetened)
✅ Stunning presentation for special occasions

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 2 cups blueberries

• 2 cups raspberries

• 1 cup blackberries

• ½ small watermelon (balled or cubed)

• 1 ripe mango, diced

• 1 small cantaloupe (balled or cubed)

• 2 cups strawberries, quartered

• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved & seeded

• 1 avocado, diced

For the Dressing:

• ⅜ cup (6 tbsp) mirin (*or ¼ cup honey + 2 tbsp water*)

• ⅜ cup (6 tbsp) fresh orange juice

• 1-inch ginger, grated

• 15 mint leaves, thinly sliced

• ⅛ cup (2 tbsp) Hempbuti Virgin cold Pressed Hempseed oil (Click to Buy)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prepare Fruits

1. Ball or cube melons (pro tip: use an ice cream scoop for perfect balls).

2. Dice mango and avocado (toss avocado in 1 tbsp lemon juice to prevent browning).

3. Halve tomatoes and remove seeds.

2. Make Dressing

1. Whisk together mirin, orange juice, ginger, and mint.

2. Slowly drizzle in hempseed oil while whisking.

3. Assemble

1. Gently combine all fruits in a large serving bowl.

2. Pour dressing over and toss just before serving (or layer dressing at bottom).

3. Chill 1 hour to let flavors meld.

Pro Tips:

🔹 For crunch: Add ¼ cup toasted hemp seeds before serving.
🔹 Make ahead: Prep fruits + dressing separately; combine 30 mins before serving.
🔹 No mirin? Substitute with 2 tbsp agave + 1 tbsp rice vinegar.

Health Benefits:

• Hempseed oil: Omega-3s for heart health

• Berries: Antioxidant powerhouses

• Ginger: Anti-inflammatory + aids digestion

Serving Suggestions:

• Brunch: Serve alongside quiche or pancakes

• Dessert: Top with coconut whipped cream

• Poolside: Pack in mason jars for easy transport

This jewel-toned salad is as nutritious as it is beautiful. The hemp dressing adds a subtle nuttiness that complements the sweet-tart fruits, while avocado provides luxurious creaminess.

Summer on a plate! 🍉✨