Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey & Lime Dressing
Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey & Lime Dressing is a colorful and refreshing dish featuring a variety of juicy fruits tossed in a sweet and tangy citrus dressing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, picnics, or a light and healthy dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Strawberries, sliced
- Blueberries
- Pineapple chunks
- Kiwi, peeled and sliced
- Grapes
- Mandarin orange segments
- Blackberries
- Honey
- Fresh lime juice
- Lime zest
- Fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry all the fruit.
- Slice the strawberries, peel and slice the kiwi, and prepare any larger fruits into bite-sized pieces.
- Place all the prepared fruit into a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and lime zest until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit.
- Gently toss until all the fruit is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving if desired.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Add diced mango or raspberries for extra flavor and color.
- Watermelon and cantaloupe make excellent summer additions.
- Add bananas just before serving to prevent browning.
- Dry fruit thoroughly after washing to reduce excess liquid.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For best texture and flavor, enjoy within 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
