Fruit Salad
This classic fruit salad is fresh, colorful, and tossed in a light honey-lime dressing. It’s the kind of simple, crowd-pleasing fruit salad people expect for brunches, potlucks, holidays, and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Fruit Salad
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 cups pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved if large
- 1 1/2 cups kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups mandarin oranges or clementines, peeled and segmented
For the Dressing
- 2-3 Tbsp honey, or added to taste
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped mint, optional, or more to taste
Instructions
- Prep the fruit – Wash and dry the fruit well. Peel, hull, and cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces, keeping them similar in size.
- Add to a bowl – Place the prepared fruit in a large mixing bowl. For a pretty presentation, arrange the fruit by color before tossing.
- Make the dressing – In a small bowl, stir together the 2 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp lime zest. Stir in the mint, if using.
- Dress and serve – Drizzle the dressing over the fruit just before serving and toss gently to coat. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.
Notes
Variations:
- Remove the Kiwi and add mango
- Swap the Mandarin oranges for chopped apples or grapes
- Add raspberries or blackberries just before serving
- Summer: Replace the pineapple or grapes with watermelon.
- Make-Ahead: Fruit salad is best served fresh, but you can prep the fruit a few hours ahead and refrigerate it covered. Add the dressing just before serving so the fruit stays bright and juicy without getting watery.
- Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The fruit will soften and release juices as it sits, but those sweet juices are delicious spooned over Greek yogurt or layered into parfaits.
Nutrition Facts
Fruit Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
136
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.05
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Sodium
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
348
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
26
g
29
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
156
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
94
mg
114
%
Calcium
46
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
