Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
Core Fruits
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green, or a mix)
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 orange, peeled and sectioned (or mandarin oranges)
Optional Additions (add one or more for extra variety)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup chopped mango
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- A few sprigs of fresh mint, finely chopped
Simple Honey-Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest (optional, but delicious)
Instructions
1. Prepare the fruit: Wash and dry all fruit. Hull and slice the strawberries, halve the grapes (if large), and chop any larger fruits like pineapple or mango.
2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, orange juice, lime juice, and lime zest (if using).
3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine all your chosen fruits.
4. Dress and Toss: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the fruit salad and gently toss to coat.
5. Serve & Enjoy! Serve immediately, or chill for a refreshing cold salad.
Tips for the Best Fruit Salad
Use the freshest fruit: The better the quality of your fruit, the tastier your salad. Look for vibrant colors and firm textures.
Cut for consistency: Try to keep fruit pieces roughly the same size for a pleasing presentation and balanced flavors in each bite.
Make it ahead (slightly): This salad can be prepared about an hour ahead, covered, and chilled. Just before serving, toss again and adjust the dressing if needed.
Don’t dress too early: Adding the dressing too far in advance can make the fruit release juices and get a little soggy.
Get Creative!
This is a base recipe – make it your own by
Changing the dressing: Try a poppyseed dressing, a splash of balsamic vinegar, or simply a squeeze of lemon.
Adding nuts: Toss in some chopped pecans, walnuts, or slivered almonds for crunch.
Think Tropical: Go all-in with pineapple, mango, kiwi, and even a sprinkle of shredded coconut.
