Best Fruit Salad With Honey Recipe

I recently created a vibrant Fruit Salad With Honey Dressing packed with strawberries, blueberries, red and green grapes, pineapple chunks and juicy kiwi slices. I love how the tang of lime juice and zest blends perfectly with sweet honey and refreshing mint. Each bite is a burst of natural joy.

I’ve been experimenting with different salad ideas and I gotta say, my Best Fruit Salad With Honey is quickly becoming a staple in my kitchen. This recipe brings together a vibrant mix of fruits like 1 cup strawberries (hulled and cut in halves), 1 cup blueberries, red and green grapes halved, and pineapple chunks.

I also add in slices of kiwi, chopped mango, diced apple, and banana for that extra pop of color and flavor. The secret to its standout taste is the sweet and tangy honey-lime dressing made with 2 tablespoons honey, the juice of 1 lime, and 1 teaspoon lime zest.

Sometimes I toss in 2 tablespoons of fresh mint too which amps up the overall freshness. I know it might sound like just another berry fruit salad with honey lime dressing, but trust me, this low-calorie recipe packs a lot more than meets the eye.

Give it a try for an easy, healthy twist on dinner fruit salad. Enjoy!

Why I Like this Recipe

I really like this recipe because the mix of fruits makes every bite a burst of flavor and it always reminds me of sunny summer days. I love how the sweet and tangy honey-lime dressing ties everything together and adds a little extra zing to all the natural flavors. It’s super easy to make so even when I’m in a rush i can throw it together without any fuss. Plus, i enjoy how versatile it is; i can swap out fruits based on what i have on hand and it still turns out amazing.

Ingredients

• Strawberries: Fresh and sweet fruits that add vitamin C and a natural burst of flavor.
• Blueberries: Packed with antioxidants, they give healthy carbs and a slight tart touch.
• Kiwi: Tangy and rich in vitamin C, it helps boost the overall mix of flavors.
• Honey: A natural sweetener that boost flavor and gives an energy kick.
• Lime juice: Adds a sour kick and balances the sweetness of the other fruits.
• Red grapes: Juicy, fiber rich fruits that offer a burst of sweetness and natural energy.
• Apple: Crisp and refreshing, they bring fiber and a mild sweet tart balance to the mix.
• Banana: Soft and starchy, it provides natural carbs and a creamy texture to the dish.
• Mango: Lusciously sweet tropical fruit with vitamins and a smooth, indulgent texture.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and cut in halves
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup red grapes, halved
• 1 cup green grapes, halved
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
• 1 mango, peeled and chopped
• 1 apple, cored and diced (use your fav type)
• 1 banana, sliced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional but really good)

How to Make this

1. Rinse all your fruits really well before you start peeling and chopping ’em up.

2. Hull and cut the strawberries into halves, then add them to a large serving bowl along with the blueberries.

3. Cut the red and green grapes in half and toss ’em into the bowl too.

4. Add one cup of pineapple chunks, two peeled and sliced kiwi, one chopped mango, one diced apple and one sliced banana into the mix.

5. In a small bowl, combine two tablespoons of honey with the juice of one lime and one teaspoon of lime zest.

6. If you like, stir in two tablespoons of chopped fresh mint for an extra pop of flavor.

7. Pour the honey-lime dressing over all the fruit in the serving bowl.

8. Gently toss the fruit salad until everything is evenly covered with the dressing.

9. Let the salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving, if you have the time.

10. Enjoy this easy, healthy fruit salad and share it with friends or family whenever you want a sweet, tangy treat!

Equipment Needed

1. Colander for rinsing your fruits
2. Cutting board for peeling and chopping all the fruits
3. Chef’s knife to cut everything up neatly
4. Large serving bowl where you mix all the fruits
5. Small bowl for whisking together the honey-lime dressing
6. Citrus juicer to extract the lime juice
7. Measuring spoons for the honey and lime zest
8. Spoon or whisk for stirring the dressing
9. Refrigerator to chill the fruit salad for about 30 minutes

FAQ

Best Fruit Salad With Honey Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• If you can’t find strawberries, try using raspberries instead. They’ll still give you that fruity kick.
• You can swap blueberries for blackberries if you prefer something a bit bolder in color and flavor.
• If red and green grapes are hard to come by, halved cherries can be a tasty alternative.
• No pineapple chunks? Try papaya or even extra mango for that tropical touch, its really yummy.
• Don’t have lime juice on hand? A squeeze of lemon juice and a little lemon zest does the job pretty well too.

Pro Tips

1. Try letting your fruit salad sit in the fridge for a bit longer than the minimum 30 minutes so the flavors can really mix and deepen, even overnight if you got the time.
2. When you’re chopping the fruit, be as gentle as possible so that you dont bruise them – that way, they stay firmer and your salad has a nicer texture.
3. You might wanna experiment with the amount of honey and lime juice until you find the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, because not every fruit is equally sweet all the time.
4. Consider adding a sprinkle of extra mint or even a handful of nuts right before serving for that added crunch and flavor pop.