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    Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

    Published: June 13, 2021 · Updated: May 10, 2021 · By: Krissy · 5 Comments
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    Honey Lime Fruit Salad recipe

    Honey Lime Fruit Salad is the easiest and most gorgeous fresh fruit side dish recipe you can make. The fresh dressing adds just the right amount of tart and sweet. I can't think of a better recipe to bring to a summer potluck.

    how to make Fruit Salad Recipe with Honey Lime Dressing

    Why this recipe works so well:

    • Everyone will love this recipe. This is a colorful, fresh fruit salad that is lightly dressed with a sweet and tangy dressing. All of the flavors compliment one another. I have never found anyone who doesn't love this recipe.
    • Great for potlucks or as a breakfast side dish. Anytime I have friends over for brunch, I make this fruit salad. It's also a fantastic choice for BBQs and get togethers and the recipe easily doubles or triples to feed a crowd.
    • The fruit salad dressing is the best. I will often make a bowl of chopped fruit without any kind of dressing, but when I take the small amount of time needed to make this sweet, tart, and fresh dressing, it takes it from good to amazing.
    close up of blueberries, kiwi, strawberry, mango fruit salad

    Ingredients needed:

    Fruit salad dressing:

    This simple mixture is a combination of lime juice, lime zest, honey (raw and local if you can find it), and fresh mint.

    Recommended fruits:

    The main thing to keep in mind when deciding on which fruit to use in a fruit salad are whether the colors and the flavors will go well together.

    • I always use some kind of red berry, and strawberries or raspberries are my favorite.
    • A splash of green is always appealing and you can't get better color or flavor than a perfectly ripe kiwi.
    • For that splash of orange, my preference is fresh mango but you can always add orange segments.
    • Banana adds a nice neutral light color to the mix and a creaminess to the fruit salad.
    • Deep, dark blueberries are the perfect final addition to this recipe. Black berries are fantastic as well.
    chopped mango, blueberries, kiwi, banana, strawberries

    How to make this recipe:

    Full ingredient list and detailed step by step instructions are listed in the recipe card below, but here is a summary. Making this honey lime fruit salad couldn't be easier.

    1. Make the fruit salad dressing. Simply whisk together the ingredients until the honey has dissolved.
    2. Prepare the fruit. Cut up all the fruit and gently toss it together in a large bowl.
    3. Combine. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss to combine.
    fruit salad dressing

    Recipe tips for best results:

    • Fruit tips: For best results, cut the fruit into pieces that are similar in size. Firm fresh fruit works better than overly ripe fruit.
    • Dressing: Whisk the dressing long enough to completely dissolve the honey. The real trick, however, is to really muddle the zest and mint to release all that flavor and essence while it marinades. The flavors are subtle and fantastic.
    • Make ahead directions: Honestly, I really think fruit salad is best on the same day that you make it. Almost all fruit oxidizes as soon as it is cut. If you want the firmest, freshest, most vibrant fruit possible, you'll need to serve this fresh fruit salad almost immediately. If you do need to make ahead of time:
      • Reduce unnecessary moisture. For fruits like berries that require washing, allow them to air dry on a kitchen towel. Any additional moisture in the fruit salad will cause the fruit to get soggy faster. See tips on how to wash strawberries. Likewise, if you can avoid cutting fruit like strawberries, they'll hold up better if they remain whole.
      • Ripeness matters. Use fruit that is barely ripe. For example, find firm bananas that are even slightly green versus bananas with brown spots. This will help them hold their shape and texture longer.
      • Preparation. Wait to add the fruit salad dressing until you are ready to serve your fruit salad. Remember: moisture = soggy.
    white oval bowl with chopped fruit

    Other great fruit recipes:

    You'll love these easy to make side dishes and appetizers.

    • Cheesecake Fruit Dip
    • Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
    • Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
    • Mini Rainbow Fruit Pizzas

    If you’ve made this or any other recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out. I love hearing from my readers!

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    Fruit Salad Recipe with Honey Lime Dressing

    Honey Lime Fruit Salad

    Honey Lime Fruit Salad is the easiest and most gorgeous fruit salad recipe you can make. The dressing adds just the right amount of tart and sweet.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Scale: 12 people
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    Dressing:

    • 2 tablespoons raw honey
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice (from two limes)
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest (from one lime)
    • 6 mint leaves (sliced into thin strips)

    Fruit Salad:

    • 1 pint strawberries (stem removed and halved or quartered)
    • 2 champagne mangoes (peeled and cut into small chunks)
    • 4 kiwi (peel and sliced into small chunks)
    • 2 bananas (peeled and sliced, slightly underripe is best)
    • 1 pound blueberries (about 3 ½ cups)

    Instructions

    To make the dressing:

    • Combine honey, lime juice, zest and mint in a small bowl. Whisk to combine and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.

    To prepare fruit salad:

    • Combine all fruit in large bowl. Just before serving, cover with dressing and toss to combine.
      fruit salad dressing
    • Add entire fruit salad to serving dish and serve immediately.
      Fruit Salad Recipe with berries, mango, banana

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 67.6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    This recipe was originally published in June 2019 and has been updated with helpful information and recipe tips. Don't worry - the recipe hasn't changed!

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    Comments

    1. Eden

      June 20, 2019 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      Had it for a bbq and it was gone so fast! Everyone loved it, and all the fruits were so colorful and beautiful!

      Reply
    2. Andrea

      June 20, 2019 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      Your fruit salad looks gorgeous! It's got to be delicious, and no wonder your kids devour it for lunch. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Sara Welch

      June 20, 2019 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      This is such a perfectly colorful and sweet salad! Great for summer; yum!

      Reply
    4. Edyta

      June 20, 2019 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      This salad has everything in it that I love. It's sweet and zesty. Pretty spectacular 🙂

      Reply
    5. Vicky

      June 20, 2019 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      I love a good fruit salad and adding honey and lime flavors really takes this salad over the top. This would be great to serve a summer brunch.

      Reply

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