Create an easy, refreshing side dish for brunch, potlucks, or summer meals with fresh fruit coated in a zesty lime-honey dressing.
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Honey Lime Fresh Fruit Salad
This Fruit Salad with Lime Dressing makes a simple side dish for brunch or warm-weather meals. Fresh fruit is tossed in a bright lime-honey dressing. You can pack this large batch in a cooler for long weekend swim meets or serve it at a backyard barbecue.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Fast Preparation: You only need twenty minutes to chop the fruit and whisk the dressing.
- Fresh Ingredients: This recipe relies entirely on fresh produce and natural sweeteners.
- Large Yield: One batch serves ten people, making it perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
- Customizable: You can easily swap in your favorite seasonal fruits.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Per Serving Cost: $1.14
Recipe Cost: $11.40
- Mandarin oranges add sweetness and a tender citrus pop. Canned mandarins make this recipe extra easy. Just drain them well so the salad does not pick up extra liquid. Fresh orange segments work nicely, too.
- Raspberries add a softer, delicate texture and a little tart contrast. Fold them in gently at the end if you want them to keep their shape. Extra strawberries or blackberries can replace them.
- Blueberries hold up well in fruit salad and help the bowl stay pretty even after tossing. They are one of the sturdier fruits in the mix, which is helpful for make-ahead prep. Halved cherries can be used instead when they are in season.
- Grapes give the salad a crisp bite that plays well with the softer melon and berries. Slice them in half for easy serving. Green or red grapes both work.
- Fresh lime juice gives the dressing its bright, clean flavor. Fresh juice is worth it here, since the flavor is sharper and lighter than in bottled juice.
- Honey softens the tartness of the lime and helps the dressing cling to the fruit. Maple syrup can be used if you want a different sweetness or need a honey-free option.
- Lime zest adds a fuller citrus flavor to the dressing. Zest the limes before juicing them, and stop when you reach the white pith to keep the flavor clean.
- Toasted almonds are optional, though they add a great crunch right before serving. Chopped pistachios or pecans would work too.
- Fresh mint gives the bowl a cool, fresh finish. Basil can work in a pinch for a different twist.
NOTE: I calculate the recipe prices using name-brand grocery prices on grocery store websites.
How To Make Fruit Salad with Lime Dressing
- Prep Fruit: Wash and dry all the fresh produce. Cut the cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries, and grapes into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine Fruit: Place the chopped fruit into a large serving bowl. Add the drained mandarin oranges, raspberries, and blueberries.
- Make Dressing: Whisk the ½ cup fresh lime juice, 2 Tablespoons honey, and 2 teaspoons lime zest together in a small bowl until fully combined.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the fruit. Toss the mixture carefully until everything is coated evenly.
- Serve: Serve right away. Top the bowls with toasted almonds and fresh mint.
Top Recipe Tips
- Dry the Fruit. Make sure to pat the washed fruit completely dry before adding it to the bowl. Extra water will dilute the lime-and-honey dressing.
- Toss Carefully. Raspberries are very fragile. Use a large rubber spatula to fold the fruit together carefully so the berries do not break apart into mush.
- Use Fresh Lime Juice. Bottled lime juice often has a bitter aftertaste. Squeezing fresh limes provides the best flavor profile for the dressing.
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Fruit Salad with Lime Dressing
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- large bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- chef's knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced cantaloupe
- 2 cups diced pineapple
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 11 oz can mandarin oranges drained
- 1 cup raspberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 cup grapes cut in half
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
For Serving
- Toasted almonds
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Wash, dry, and cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large serving bowl.2 cups diced cantaloupe, 2 cups diced pineapple, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 11 oz can mandarin oranges, 1 cup raspberries, ½ cup blueberries, 1 cup grapes
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, and lime zest until fully combined.½ cup fresh lime juice, 2 Tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons lime zest
- Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve right away, topped with toasted almonds or fresh mint if desired.Toasted almonds, Fresh mint
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Fruit Salad Recipe FAQs
I prefer to use fresh fruit for the best taste and texture.
Ensure the fruit is completely dry before mixing it together, and do not overmix the salad.
Some of my favorite toppings include toasted almonds, shredded coconut, granola, or fresh mint
Yes. Kiwi, blackberries, and chopped watermelon are excellent additions to this recipe.
You can chop all of the fruit and make the dressing a day in advance. Store them in separate containers in the refrigerator. Pour the dressing over the fruit right before serving.
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