Description
A vibrant and refreshing fruit salad featuring a colorful mix of pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, blackberries, raspberries, and kiwi, all tossed in a bright honey lime dressing with optional apple cider vinegar and fresh mint. Perfect as a healthy side dish or a light dessert, this easy-to-make salad combines natural sweetness with tangy citrus for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 27.5 oz pineapple (5 cups chopped)
- 16 oz strawberries (about 3 cups)
- 10 oz blueberries (2 cups)
- 10 oz seedless grapes (red or green, 1.5 cups)
- 8 oz blackberries (1.5 cups)
- 5.4 oz raspberries (1 cup)
- 8.4 oz kiwi (3 medium)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 limes)
- 2 Tbsp honey (or maple syrup/agave)
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional for extra tang)
- 1-2 tsp lime zest (from 1 lime)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Wash all the fruits thoroughly and dry them gently but completely to prevent the salad from spoiling too quickly. Be especially careful with the delicate berries to avoid squashing them.
- Cut and combine: Peel, core, and chop the pineapple; peel and chop the kiwi; de-stem and slice the strawberries. Place all these, along with the blueberries, grapes, blackberries, and raspberries, into a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: Zest one lime and then juice two limes, combining the juice and zest in a small bowl or jar. Add honey and apple cider vinegar (if using) and whisk well until fully blended.
- Toss the salad: Pour the honey lime dressing over the mixed fruits. Gently toss everything together to coat the fruit evenly without bruising the berries.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the fruit salad on its own or with optional toppings such as a dollop of vanilla yogurt, whipped cream or coconut cream, a scoop of ice cream, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts like walnuts, pistachios, almonds, or pecans for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- This fruit salad is versatile and can be served as a refreshing side dish or a healthy dessert.
- The honey lime dressing brightens the natural sweetness of the fruits, offering a tangy, vibrant flavor profile.
- Drying the fruits thoroughly after washing helps extending freshness and prevents sogginess.
- Optional apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang, but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
- Adding fresh mint leaves as garnish enhances the aroma and visual appeal.
- Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, picnics, brunches, or family meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
