Description
This Fruit Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing mix of fresh fruits, drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey lemon dressing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a light dessert, this salad is bursting with natural sweetness and the zest of citrus. The honey and lemon dressing enhances the flavor of the fruit without overpowering it, making it an ideal dish for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just looking for a healthy snack, this fruit salad is sure to brighten your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup pineapple, chopped
1 cup watermelon, chopped
1 cup blueberries
1 cup grapes (red or green), halved
1 orange, peeled and segmented
1 banana, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup kiwi, peeled and chopped
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
For the honey lemon dressing:
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for added flavor)
Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the fruits: Start by washing and chopping all the fruits into bite-sized pieces. Hull and slice the strawberries, chop the pineapple, watermelon, and kiwi, and slice the grapes, banana, and orange segments.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using). Stir until the honey is completely dissolved into the lemon juice. Add a pinch of salt if you like a bit more contrast in the flavors.
- Assemble the fruit salad: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine all the chopped fruits. Be sure not to overmix, as the fruits can break apart easily.
- Drizzle the dressing: Pour the honey lemon dressing over the fruit salad and toss gently to coat the fruit evenly with the dressing.
- Serve: Garnish the salad with fresh mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately. Alternatively, refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour before serving for a chilled salad.
Notes
- Tropical twist: Add additional tropical fruits such as mango, papaya, or coconut flakes for an exotic touch.
- Citrus version: Add more citrus fruits like grapefruits or mandarins for extra zest and a burst of tanginess.
- Nuts and seeds: Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts (such as almonds or cashews) or chia seeds for added crunch and texture.
- Minty refreshing: Add extra fresh mint leaves for a minty kick and aromatic flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Salad, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
