Fruit Salad Honey Lime (Print version)
Colorful fresh fruits drizzled with a sweet, tangy honey-lime dressing. Light, healthy, and perfect for warm days.
# What goes in:
→ Fruit Salad
01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
03 - 1 cup pineapple, diced into bite-sized pieces
04 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 cup mango, peeled and diced
06 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
→ Honey Lime Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
09 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
# Cooking steps:
01 - Hull and quarter the strawberries, dice the pineapple and mango into bite-sized pieces, peel and slice the kiwi, and halve the grapes. Combine all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the honey-lime dressing over the prepared fruit and gently toss until every piece is evenly coated.
04 - Refrigerate the salad for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl or individual plates and serve cold.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- The honey lime dressing clings to every piece of fruit and makes each bite taste brighter than the last, and once you try it you will never go back to plain fruit salad again.
- It comes together in under twenty minutes with zero cooking, which means you can pull it off while your guests are literally walking through the door.
02 -
- Do not dress the fruit more than an hour before serving, because the acidity in the lime will start breaking down the softer fruits and turn your beautiful salad into something closer to a compote.
- Room temperature honey mixes more easily with the lime juice, so if yours has been sitting in a cold cupboard, a quick ten second warm in the microwave saves you from stubborn lumps.
03 -
- Dry the washed fruit thoroughly with a clean towel before dicing, because excess water dilutes the dressing and makes the salad watery instead of vibrant.
- A pinch of flaky sea salt over the top just before serving wakes up every flavor in the bowl, and your guests will never guess your secret ingredient.