The BEST Fruit Salad with a sweet and bright honey lime dressing! It’s an incredibly refreshing, must have side dish that’s made with beautiful blend of delicious fruits and a simple dressing to compliment it. This is always sure to be a crowd favorite!
Ingredients:
For the Fruit Salad:
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 pomegranate, seeds extracted
Play around with the ingredients, if you don’t like one fruit substitute it for another or try adding other fruits like blackberries, apples, bananas and/or pineapple. Have fun with this salad, make it your own!
For the Honey-Lime Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fruit:
- Wash and prepare all the fruits as instructed in the ingredients list.
- Combine Fruits:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, green grapes, red grapes, kiwi, orange segments, and pomegranate seeds. Gently toss the fruits together to mix evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped mint leaves (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Drizzle Dressing:
- Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the mixed fruits.
- Toss Gently:
- Gently toss the fruit salad with the dressing, ensuring that all the fruits are well coated.
- Chill and Serve:
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss again.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the festive fruit salad in a decorative bowl or individual cups. It’s a healthy and colorful treat that’s perfect for the holiday season.
This fruit salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with vitamins and antioxidants. The honey-lime dressing adds a sweet and tangy flavor, making it a delightful and guilt-free holiday treat.
