A classic done right! 🍓🍍🍇 Fresh Fruit Salad is light, vibrant, and naturally sweet — the perfect side dish, snack, or even dessert. This version adds a simple citrus-honey dressing that ties all the flavors together beautifully.
🍉🍓 Fresh Fruit Salad with Citrus-Honey Dressing
🍽️ Serves: 6–8
⏱️ Prep: 15 minutes | Chill: Optional
✅ Ingredients (Feel free to swap or add your favorites!)
1 cup strawberries, hulled & sliced
1 cup blueberries
1 cup pineapple, chopped
1 cup green or red grapes, halved
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
1–2 mandarin oranges or 1 orange, segmented
1 ripe banana, sliced (add just before serving to prevent browning)
Optional: pomegranate seeds, mango, watermelon, or apple slices
🍯 Citrus-Honey Dressing (Optional but delicious):
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lime juice (or lemon)
1 tsp orange juice or zest
A tiny pinch of salt (enhances flavor)
To make: Whisk everything together until smooth.
👩🍳 Instructions
Wash & Prep Fruit:
Gently rinse and dry all fruit. Chop larger fruit into bite-sized pieces.
Toss Together:
In a large bowl, gently mix fruit together.
Add Dressing:
Drizzle dressing over fruit and gently toss to coat. Chill for 15–30 minutes if desired for best flavor.
Serve:
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready. Garnish with fresh mint if you like!
📝 Tips & Variations:
Add a sprinkle of chia seeds, coconut flakes, or lime zest before serving.
For a creamy twist, mix in a few spoonfuls of vanilla yogurt or whipped cream.
Hosting a brunch? Serve in a hollowed-out pineapple or watermelon bowl for fun!
Want a tropical-only version or a holiday-style fruit salad with pomegranate and citrus? I can share that too!