Sliced Fruit Salad with Citrus Dressing (TM5)
A refreshing sliced fruit salad with citrus dressing featuring melon, pineapple, mango and papaya. The Thermomix Cutter slices the fruit evenly in seconds, while the mixing bowl blends lemon, lime and ginger into a fragrant dressing. An easy, vibrant dessert or snack that showcases tropical flavours at their juicy best.
About this recipe
Sliced Fruit Salad with Citrus Dressing Thermomix TM7 is the kind of fresh dessert recipe that turns a bowl of tropical fruit into a show-stopping centrepiece. Melon, pineapple, mango and papaya are sliced to uniform, restaurant-style thickness with the Thermomix Cutter, so every spoonful looks as good as it tastes. The all-in-one kitchen machine then whirs freshly squeezed lemon juice, lime juice, golden caster sugar and grated root ginger into a glossy, aromatic dressing that clings to the fruit instead of pooling at the bottom. This quick dessert or brunch idea is perfect for warm-weather gatherings, birthday buffets or a light weekend treat, and it comes together faster than peeling everything by hand. If you have been searching for fruit salad recipes that look effortless yet elegant, this Thermomix TM7 version delivers juicy texture, bright citrus aroma and a pop of colour with minimal washing up afterwards.
Preparation tips
- Chill the melon, pineapple, mango and papaya thoroughly before slicing; cold fruit holds its shape better in the Cutter and keeps the citrus dressing crisp and refreshing on serving.
- Toss the sliced fruit with the lemon, lime and ginger dressing only just before serving so the pineapple and papaya stay firm and release none of their juices too early.
- Swap golden caster sugar for honey or maple syrup if you prefer a less refined sweetness, and taste the dressing with the lime juice before adding more sugar.
- Keep leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a day, as the mango softens quickly once coated.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free festive version: add pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves, replace half the lime juice with orange juice and serve in glasses with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a celebratory dessert.
- Winter seasonal variation: swap papaya and mango for pear, apple and kiwi, and warm the ginger dressing gently before pouring over the fruit for a cosy cold-weather fruit salad.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Slicing the melon with the Cutter attachment gives uniform, professional pieces in seconds without a sharp knife. [Multi-Function]
- Grating the fresh root ginger in the TM7 releases maximum aroma for the citrus dressing, far finer than a hand grater. [Multi-Function]
- The mixing bowl blends lemon juice, lime juice and sugar into a silky, fully dissolved dressing in under a minute. [Time Savings]
- Weighing the golden caster sugar directly in the bowl ensures the dressing is balanced without extra measuring cups. [Built-in Scale]
- Heating the sugar and citrus juices gently dissolves every crystal into a glossy syrup with no grainy texture. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh root ginger
- nectarine
- fresh pineapple
- fresh mango flesh
- papaya
- melon
- freshly squeezed orange juice
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- freshly squeezed lime juice
- golden caster sugar