Description
A vibrant and refreshing Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad featuring a mix of fresh strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, grapes, kiwis, mandarins, and optional bananas, all tossed in a zesty honey lime dressing. Perfect for a healthy snack or side dish at any gathering.
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, peeled and segmented
- 2 bananas, sliced (optional)
Honey Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp lime zest (zest of 2 medium limes)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Combine the fruits: Add all the prepared fresh fruit except the 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 smooth and well combined.
- Toss the salad: Pour the honey lime dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat all the fruit evenly.
- Add bananas: If using, add the sliced bananas just before serving to prevent browning.
- Serve immediately: Serve the fruit salad fresh for best flavor and texture. Alternatively, prepare fruit (except bananas) and dressing a day ahead and toss together just before serving.
Notes
- Mandarin oranges can be substituted with a 15 oz can of mandarin oranges drained well if fresh are not available.
- Bananas are optional and should be added last to avoid browning.
- Fruit can be chopped up to one day in advance; keep dressing chilled separately.
- Toss fruit with dressing just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh to preserve vibrant colors and flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ninety-five kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
