Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
This Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing is a fresh, vibrant mix of juicy seasonal fruit tossed in a sweet and tangy citrus glaze. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy fruit salad recipe is perfect for spring brunches, summer barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the Fruit Salad 6–7 cups total:
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup pineapple cubed
- 1 cup green grapes halved
- 1 cup red grapes halved
- 1 cup kiwi peeled and sliced
- For the Honey Lime Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Fruit
- Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat completely dry.
- Slice and chop fruit into evenly sized, bite-sized pieces.
- Place prepared fruit into a large mixing bowl.
- Step 2: Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime zest, and fresh lime juice.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or citrus as desired.
- Step 3: Combine
- Pour dressing evenly over fruit.
- Gently toss until all fruit is lightly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
- Fully dry fruit before mixing to prevent watery salad.
- Add delicate fruits (like bananas) just before serving.
- For best freshness, combine dressing within 1–2 hours of serving.
- Do not freeze — texture will change.
- If fruit releases extra juice, gently drain before serving.