🍓 Zesty Honey-Lime Fruit Salad (with a Minty Twist!) 🍉

You know those desserts that make you feel like you’re lounging on a breezy patio somewhere fabulous? This fruit salad is that feeling in a bowl. Juicy, vibrant, and kissed with a sweet-tart honey lime dressing, it’s the kind of dish that gets scooped up fast at any gathering. Bonus: it takes all of 15 minutes to make. Perfect for brunches, BBQs, or even as a fancy-feeling snack for one.

If you loved my No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups or Citrus Olive Oil Cake, this light beauty is going to steal your heart next.

🍋 Ingredients:

For the Fruit Salad:

• 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 cup seedless grapes
• 1 cup watermelon, cubed

For the Honey-Lime Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (plus extra for garnish)

🥄 Instructions:

1. Prep the fruit: Wash, peel, and chop all your fruit into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large serving bowl.

2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, zest, and mint until combined.

3. Toss & chill: Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors mingle.

4. Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with a few extra mint leaves and serve cold.

🍽️ Serving Tips:

• Serve in clear glasses or mason jars for individual portions at a brunch.
• Pair with a scoop of coconut sorbet for a refreshing summer dessert.
• Garnish with edible flowers (like pansies or violas) for a garden party flair.

🌈 Variations:

• Add a splash of orange juice or coconut water to the dressing.
• Sprinkle with toasted coconut or chopped nuts for crunch.
• Make it boozy for grown-ups with a splash of rum or limoncello.

🛠️ Troubleshooting:

• Fruit turning mushy? Only mix dressing just before serving.
• Too tart? Add another drizzle of honey.
• Fruit browning? Be sure to use the lime juice—it acts as a natural preservative.

🧊 Storage:

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended—fresh fruit changes texture when frozen and thawed.

Honey-Lime Fruit Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

For the Fruit Salad:

• 2 cups strawberries hulled and halved
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup kiwi peeled and sliced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 cup seedless grapes
• 1 cup watermelon cubed

For the Honey-Lime Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint plus extra for garnish

Instructions

 

• Prep the fruit: Wash, peel, and chop all your fruit into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large serving bowl.
• Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, zest, and mint until combined.
• Toss & chill: Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors mingle.
• Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with a few extra mint leaves and serve cold.

Notes

• You can swap in whatever fruits you have on hand—peaches, nectarines, or even a handful of pomegranate seeds are lovely.
• For a vegan version, substitute maple syrup or agave for honey.

 

Let me know if you make it—tag me on Pinterest or Instagram, I’d love to see your twist! ✨