Fruit Salad Recipe
If you’re craving a colorful, refreshing side dish that’s perfect for brunch, potlucks, or your next backyard BBQ, you’ll absolutely love this easy fruit salad recipe. I still remember making a giant bowl of this juicy fruit salad for a family picnic — it vanished in no time! There’s just something so nostalgic and satisfying about scooping into a bowl of fresh, sweet fruit tossed with a bright, zesty dressing.
Ingredients
- For the Fruit Salad:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 ½ cups blueberries
- 1 ½ cups red grapes halved
- 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
- 1 cup green grapes halved
- 2 medium kiwis peeled and sliced
- 1 cup mandarin oranges drained if using canned
- 1 cup diced mango optional
- For the Honey Lime Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons honey adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Prep the Fruit (10 minutes)
- Wash, peel, and chop all the fruit into bite-sized pieces. I like to pat everything dry with a paper towel to keep excess juice from watering down the salad.
- Make the Honey Lime Dressing (2 minutes)
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, freshly squeezed lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- Toss It All Together (2 minutes)
- Add all the fruit to your large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss until the fruit is evenly coated and glossy.
- Chill & Serve (Optional)
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. It’s best enjoyed fresh!
Notes
✅ Use ripe but firm fruit so it holds its shape after tossing.
✅ Pat fruit dry after washing to avoid extra liquid pooling in the bowl.
✅ Add delicate fruit like bananas right before serving so they don’t brown.
✅ Don’t overmix—toss gently to keep berries and soft fruit from getting mushy.
✅ If prepping ahead, store the dressing separately and toss just before serving.
✅ Pat fruit dry after washing to avoid extra liquid pooling in the bowl.
✅ Add delicate fruit like bananas right before serving so they don’t brown.
✅ Don’t overmix—toss gently to keep berries and soft fruit from getting mushy.
✅ If prepping ahead, store the dressing separately and toss just before serving.