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    Honey Lime Fruit Salad

    Published: Feb 27, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Unleash the summer vibe this season by making honey lime fruit salad. This is a go-to fruit salad dish for holiday gatherings, barbecue parties, or a healthy snack at home. Its tangy and sweet flavors complement each other perfectly.

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    If you love easy spring and summer dishes that are perfect for potlucks, you must try my favorite Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad With Balsamic and Summer Watermelon Salad With Mint And Cucumber. These dishes are on regular rotation all summer at our house!

    Why You'll Love This Easy Honey Lime Fruit Salad Recipe

    Refreshing fruits like strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and pineapples are excellent to have on the table to celebrate the summer season. This honey lime fruit salad is one of our favorites because of its light and fresh flavors. Plus fruit salads go with just about any dish!

    This honey lime fruit salad dressing has a hint of tanginess and natural sweetness. Its flavors complement the vibrant and appetizing colors of the fruit, which I love.

    This salad makes barbecue parties more exciting and refreshing. Plus, who wouldn't love to have a dish that is quick and easy to prepare?

    • Quick and easy - It can be ready in a few minutes, making it excellent for busy weekdays and last-minute snacks or side dish.
    • Bursting with flavors - The fruit tastes amazing, and can be easily customized for your preferences or what is in season.
    • Healthy - The nutrients in every fruit and their natural sweetness make this salad a perfect dessert choice for all ages.
    • Perfect for any season and occasion - The best part is you don't need to wait for summer to have it. It is ideal for any occasion, including holidays, Thanksgiving, barbecue parties, etc.

    Equipment Needed

    • Serving Bowl
    • Mixing bowl
    • Microplane or zester
    • Knife
    • Chopping board

    Key Ingredients

    Blueberries - Fresh blueberries are best. Choose firm blueberries with a vibrant color of blue.

    Strawberries - Choose bright red strawberries without green or white spots at the tip. In-season strawberries are an excellent choice.

    Grapes -Choose red or green or both! Make sure the grapes are seedless.

    Blackberries - Choose blackberries with a shiny exterior. Do not use mushy or soft blackberries; they might be overripe.

    Pineapple - Choose pineapples that show no signs of browning; they should be bright yellow and have a tropical and sweet aroma. Fresh is always best but in a pinch you can use canned pineapple.

    Zest of lime - Choose a lime with a vibrant green skin. Do not use a lime with yellowish and wrinkled skin.

    Lime juice - Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the natural flavor.

    Honey - Use pure honey to get the best flavor and natural sweetness.

    Grand Marnier - Although it is optional, it adds a citrusy taste, that I love with the lime flavor.

    By-Step Instructions

    It is important to wash the fruits thoroughly before using them.

    Cut the fruits uniformly. Cut the grapes in half, slice and hull the strawberries, and cut the pineapple into cubes. Blueberries and blackberries do not need to be cut. You can cut the other fruits into bite-sized pieces.

    Make the lime dressing by using the Microplane to zest the lime. Whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, and Grand Marnier until fully incorporated or the honey is dissolved.

    Mix the fruits in a large bowl and pour the lime dressing over them. Gently toss to coat all the fruits evenly with the dressing.

    Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour or two before serving to let the flavors fully incorporate.

    Serving Suggestions

    Light dessert: Serve this salad as a nutritious and sweet dessert. You can serve it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

    For breakfast or brunch, serve the honey lime fruit salad with pancakes, yogurt, or oats.

    Side dish: Pair your salad with grilled meat or seafood.

    Meal prep: Store it in a lunch box as an on-the-go meal for school or work.

    Make Ahead

    Wash and chop fruit the day ahead and add the dressing before serving to keep the fruit fresh and prevent it from becoming too soft.

    If you are using bananas, do not add them ahead of time because they will quickly turn brown.

    Storage

    Store the leftover honey lime fruit salad in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to two days. It is best to consume it immediately, as these fruits can turn soft quickly.

    I do not recommend freezing this fruit salad. It is best to enjoy the honey lime fruit salad fresh.

    Substitutions And Additions

    Fruits - You can use other fruits like melon, watermelon, raspberries, kiwi, or whichever you like.

    Sweeteners - You can use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.

    Add-ons - You can also add chia seeds, fresh mint leaves to refresh it, and shredded coconut to add flavor and texture.

     

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    Honey Lime Fruit Salad

    Unleash the summer vibe this season by making honey lime fruit salad. This is a go-to fruit salad dish for holiday gatherings, barbecue parties, or a healthy snack at home. Its tangy and sweet flavors complement each other perfectly.
    Prep Time14 minutes mins
    Cook Time0 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: honey lime fruit salad, fruit salad, summer fruit salad
    Servings: 6
    Author: Bobbie Blue

    Ingredients

    Fruit

    • 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries
    • 1 cup chopped pineapple
    • 1 cup grapes, halved
    • 1 cup blueberries
    • 1 cup blackberries

    Honey Lime Dressing

    • zest of 1 lime
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon Grande Marnier, optional *see notes

    Instructions

    Fruit Salad

    • Wash all of the fruit. Cut the grapes in half and hull the strawberries and cut them into smaller bite sized pieces.
    • Add all fruit into a large serving bowl, preferably one with a lid if taking to a party.

    Honey Lime Dressing

    • Wash lime and zest with microplane before juicing. Zest entire lime being careful to only remove the top portion of peel and stopping when you reach the white pith part which would be bitter. Add zest to a small bowl, reserving a teaspoon to garnish on top of salad.
    • Add the lime zest, lime juice, honey and Grand Marnier (if using) to a small bowl and whisk together until the honey dissolves.
    • Pour the mixture over the fruit and gently toss with a spoon to cover all of the fruit.
    • Serve right away or refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

    Notes

    Grand Marnier is an orange flavored liqueur that enhances the citrus flavor of the lime juice and zest.  This is completely optional, especially if making this recipe for a function with kids.  You can add an additional tablespoon of lime juice if omitting the Grand Marnier. 

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