Description
A vibrant and refreshing Colorful Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad featuring a mix of fresh strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, grapes, kiwis, mandarin oranges, and optional bananas, all tossed in a zesty honey-lime dressing. This nutritious and visually appealing fruit salad is perfect as a summer side dish for cookouts, holiday parties, or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 lb fresh pineapple, chopped
- 12 oz fresh blueberries
- 12 oz red grapes, sliced into halves
- 4 kiwis, peeled and chopped
- 3 mandarin oranges
- 2 bananas, sliced (optional)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp lime zest (zest of 2 medium limes)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Add all the chopped and prepared fruits—strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, grapes, kiwis, mandarin oranges, and the optional bananas—to a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lime zest, and fresh lime juice until well combined to create a zesty and sweet dressing.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the honey-lime dressing over the mixed fruit and gently toss to evenly coat all the fruit pieces. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors and vibrant colors.
Notes
- This fruit salad is perfect for summer cookouts and holiday parties due to its refreshing sweetness and colorful look.
- You can customize the fruit selection based on what you have available or your personal preferences.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor; avoid storing for long periods as some fruits may become soggy.
- Bananas are optional; they can be added for extra sweetness and creaminess but may brown if the salad sits for some time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 4 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
