Easy Homemade Fruit Salad
An easy fruit salad recipe with honey lime dressing – A lavish combination of color and flavor!
A fresh, sweet and tasty fruit salad recipe!
This fruit salad recipe is made with fresh, seasonal fruit and drizzled with a honey lime juice dressing. It’s a great summer dish with popping colors and tons of flavor! It’s undoubtedly one of the best, easiest and healthiest summer dishes.
Why you’ll love this recipe?
It is quick and easy: You can make this fruit salad recipe in under 20 minutes. Wash, dry and cut your chosen fruits, toss in a bowl, add the dressing then combine and serve. Completely easy, simple and practical.
It is totally healthy: Overall, fruits have significant health benefits and should be part of our diet. They provide a great source of vitamins and minerals and they are also high in fiber. Including fruits in your diet can help reduce the risk of several diseases like heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and diabetes.
It is kid-friendly: Your kids will love to make and eat this fruit salad. Let them choose, chop and mix the fruits as they please to encourage them to eat more fruit. You can swap the honey lime dressing for yogurt, most kids prefer it this way.
It is easily customized: The ingredients in this recipe can be chosen according to preference and the fruits in season. When it comes to the dressing, feel free to add or switch any components to your liking. You can substitute the lime juice with freshly squeezed lemon or orange.
It is a good takeaway snack: This fruit salad is a great option for a healthy snack at school or at your desk. Easy to pack and to transport.
Ingredients:
3 cups red grapes or green grapes. (about 1 pound)
2 cups fresh pineapple (chopped)
2 cups freshly sliced strawberries (1 pound)
1 cup fresh blueberries (6 ounces)
1 ½ cups fresh blackberries (6 ounces)
3 kiwis (peeled and sliced)
FOR THE DRESSING
1 ½ tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tablespoons honey
Zest of one lime
Instructions to make a tasty fruit salad:
Have all the needed ingredients ready and organized to make your work easier. Wash and prepare your fruits ahead.
Wash your fruits and make sure to dry them well.
Peel and chop the pineapple and kiwis. Then slice the fresh strawberries.
Combine all your fruits in a large bowl.
In another small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, the lime zest and the 2 tablespoons of honey.
Pour the dressing over the fruits and mix gently to combine. Serve right away!
A bright, fresh, and tasty fruit salad recipe!
This honey lime fruit salad is a quick and refreshing summer dish. Beautifully cut colorful fruit drizzled with freshly squeezed lime juice, lemon zest and honey. A perfect dessert for any occasion. This quick and budget friendly recipe makes it easier for feeding a large crowd at a casual gathering, a party, or a holiday celebration.
Helpful Tips and Variations:
What fruit should I use? Your fruit salad will taste much better if it’s made with in season fruit, but you can definitely make this recipe based on your preferences – If you want to add any bananas or apples to your salad, make sure to add them to your salad only moments before serving, since they can quickly become brown and mushy.
Can I use frozen fruit? I strongly recommend using fresh fruit in this recipe. It tastes so much better and it holds up well in a fruit salad. Frozen fruit tends to release too much liquid as it defrosts – having soft and mushy fruit isn’t the goal for this recipe.
Can I make this recipe ahead? Certainly! You can prepare both your fruit and dressing a few hours ahead, but make sure to add the dressing no more than hour before serving.
Can I repurpose any fruit leftovers? Absolutely! There are many ways in which you can reuse your fruit salad leftovers. You can simply blend what you have left into a smoothie, you can also mix with your favorite yogurt or you can use them as a topping for a cake or an overnight smoothie.
Can I store any leftovers? Any fruit salad leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. However, some of the fruit may soften a bit releasing some of its juices, but it will remain delicious.
How can I serve this fresh fruit salad recipe?
Serve this fruit salad as a side dish for a summer barbecue or as a healthy dessert.
Put your fruit salad in a serving bowl, you can top it with some fresh mint or toasted walnuts for a little extra crunch.
EASY HOMEMADE FRUIT SALAD
Ingredients
- 3 cups red grapes or green grapes. about 1 pound
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chopped
- 2 cups freshly sliced strawberries 1 pound
- 1 cup fresh blueberries 6 ounces
- 1 ½ cups fresh blackberries 6 ounces
- 3 kiwis peeled and sliced
- FOR THE DRESSING
- 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Zest of one lime
Instructions
- Peel and chop the pineapple and kiwis. Then slice the fresh strawberries.
- Combine all your fruits in a large bowl.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, the lime zest and the 2 tablespoons of honey.
- Pour the dressing over the fruits and mix gently to combine. Serve right away!
