Description
A refreshing and vibrant homemade fruit salad featuring a colorful mix of fresh berries, pineapple, kiwi, and grapes tossed in a sweet and tangy honey lime dressing. Perfect as a light dessert or side for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 27.5 oz pineapple (5 cups chopped)
- 16 oz strawberries (about 3 cups)
- 10 oz blueberries (2 cups)
- 10 oz grapes (1.5 cups, red or green, seedless)
- 8 oz blackberries (1.5 cups)
- 5.4 oz raspberries (1 cup)
- 8.4 oz kiwi (3 medium)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 limes)
- 2 Tbsp honey (or maple syrup/agave)
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional for extra tang)
- 1-2 tsp lime zest (from 1 lime)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Wash and thoroughly dry all the fruits carefully, especially the berries, to prevent them from becoming soggy and spoiling faster.
- Cut the fruits: Peel, core, and chop the pineapple; peel and chop the kiwi; de-stem and slice the strawberries. Transfer all these prepared fruits to a large mixing bowl along with the remaining blueberries, grapes, blackberries, and raspberries.
- Make the dressing: Zest and juice the lime. In a small bowl or jar, combine the lime juice, lime zest, honey (or your choice of sweetener), and apple cider vinegar if using. Whisk or shake well until fully blended.
- Toss the salad: Pour the honey lime dressing over the mixed fruits gently and toss carefully to evenly coat all pieces without bruising the fruits.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the fruit salad as is or with optional toppings such as vanilla yogurt, whipped cream, coconut cream, ice cream, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts like walnuts, pistachios, almonds, or pecans for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- This fruit salad is a delightful, healthy snack or dessert that brightens up any meal or gathering with its fresh and natural flavors.
- The honey lime dressing adds a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess that complements the fruits beautifully.
- Properly drying the fruits before dressing helps maintain texture and extends freshness.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the dressing by varying honey and lime juice quantities to suit your taste.
- Adding fresh mint leaves adds aroma and a refreshing twist to the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
