Description
This refreshing Honey Lime Fruit Salad combines a vibrant mix of watermelon, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, and orange segments dressed in a zesty honey-lime dressing. Perfect as a healthy snack or light dessert, it’s quick to prepare and bursting with fresh, tropical flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 cup watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1 cup strawberries, halved
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Combine the fruit: In a large bowl, add the cubed watermelon, pineapple, halved strawberries, blueberries, and orange segments. Gently toss them together to mix all the fresh fruits evenly.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until well combined and smooth. This dressing adds a tangy sweetness to the fruit mixture.
- Toss with dressing: Pour the honey-lime dressing over the mixed fruit in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together to ensure each piece of fruit is coated evenly without bruising the fruit.
- Serve or chill: Serve the fruit salad immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to serve chilled. This makes it great for preparing ahead of time for gatherings or meals.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan option.
- Chilling the salad for a short time enhances the refreshing taste.
- Adjust the honey and lime juice quantity to taste depending on sweetness and tartness preference.
- This salad is best consumed within a day for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
