Description
This Summer Fruit Salad is bright, refreshing, and packed with juicy fruits like strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and pineapple. Tossed with a light, citrusy honey-lime dressing, it’s the perfect side dish for picnics, BBQs, or a healthy snack on a hot day. Simple to make, naturally sweet, and always a hit with both kids and adults!
Ingredients
For the Fruit Salad:
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1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
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1 cup blueberries
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1 cup pineapple chunks
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1 cup watermelon, cubed
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2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
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1 cup grapes, halved
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1 orange, peeled and segmented
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1 banana, sliced (optional)
For the Dressing:
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1 teaspoon lime zest
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1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
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Wash and prepare all the fruit. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
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In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, and poppy seeds (if using).
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Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
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Feel free to swap in other seasonal fruits like mango, raspberries, or peaches.
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To keep bananas from browning, add them right before serving.
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You can double the dressing if you prefer a more coated salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg