Description
A refreshing and colorful July 4th Fruit Salsa combining fresh strawberries, blueberries, pearl mozzarella balls, and mint. This easy-to-make dish offers a delightful mix of sweet fruit and creamy cheese with a hint of freshness from mint, perfect for summer gatherings or as a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 regular package of strawberries (approximately 16 oz)
- 1 package of blueberries (approximately 6 oz)
Dairy
- 1 package pearl mozzarella balls (approximately 8 oz)
Herbs
- 1 sprig of fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash the strawberries and blueberries thoroughly. Remove the tops from the strawberries, then dice them into small pieces. Place the diced strawberries into a medium-sized bowl.
- Add Blueberries and Mozzarella: Add the washed blueberries to the bowl with the strawberries. Take the pearl mozzarella balls and pinch each ball in half to create smaller pieces, then add them to the mixture.
- Incorporate Mint: Finely chop the sprig of fresh mint and add it to the bowl. Toss the mixture gently but thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the fruit salsa until ready to serve. This helps the flavors meld and keeps the salsa fresh and cool for enjoying.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh and ripe strawberries and blueberries.
- Chilling the salsa for at least 30 minutes enhances the taste.
- You can substitute pearl mozzarella balls with fresh mozzarella chunks if unavailable.
- This salsa pairs well with cinnamon chips or as a topping for grilled chicken.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: July 4th fruit salsa, fruit salad, strawberry blueberry salsa, summer fruit salsa, mozzarella fruit salad, fresh fruit salsa
