Fruit Salad Recipe

fruit salad recipe

Classic Fruit Salad

fruit salad recipe

You can’t beat this easy fruit salad recipe! This summertime classic is a simple combination of juicy seasonal fruit drizzled with a bright honey lime dressing. Watch the video above to see how I make it!

Prep: 20min

Total: 20min

Yield: 10

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 30 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
  • 1/2 fresh pineapple (peeled, cored and cubed (approx 2 ½ cups cubed))
  • 2 cups grapes
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 4 kiwis (peeled and sliced)
  • 3 mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
  • 2 mangoes (peeled and diced)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest (from one lime)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from one lime)
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instruction:

  1. Wash and dry all the strawberries, grapes, blueberries. Then peel the pineapple, oranges, and mangoes. Slice all the fruit into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, and honey.
  3. Drizzle the honey lime dressing on top of the fruit salad, gently toss everything together, and enjoy!

Fruit Salad

fruit salad recipe

Everyone needs a staple fruit salad for cookouts, brunches, and picnics, and our easy recipe—with a delicious, simple dressing—should be your new go-to.

Prep: 15min

Total: 20min

Yield: 8 – 10 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 178 Calories, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 4 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 36 g, Protein 2 g

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 1/4 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 lb. strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 6 oz. blueberries
  • 6 oz. raspberries
  • 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • 1 orange, peeled and wedges cut in half
  • 2 apples, peeled and chopped
  • 1 mango, peeled and chopped
  • 2 c. grapes

Instruction:

  1. In a small bowl whisk together honey, orange juice, and lemon zest. Add fruit to a large bowl and pour over dressing, tossing gently to combine. Chill until ready to serve.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST FRUIT SALAD | easy recipe

FAQ

How to make a simple fruit salad?

Toss the fruit together in a large serving bowl. Combine the honey, orange and lime juice, and lime zest, whisk to blend. Pour honey-lime dressing over the fruit. Toss to coat, and serve immediately.

What’s the ingredients in a fruit salad?

Fruit Salad
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced.
  • 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed (approx 2 ½ cups cubed)
  • 2 cups grapes.
  • 2 cups blueberries.
  • 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced.
  • 3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented.
  • 2 mangoes, peeled and diced.

What fruits should not be mixed in fruit salad?

Avoid mixing acidic fruits with sweet fruits

Acidic and sub-acidic fruits such as grapefruits, strawberries, apples, pomegranates, and peaches, should never be combined with sweet fruits such as bananas and raisins.

What do you put on fruit salad to keep it from turning brown?

Coating them with an acidic juice such as lemon, orange, or pineapple juice. Use a commercial anti-darkening preparation with fruits, such as Fruit-Fresh®*, and follow the manufacturer’s directions. Mix them with acidic fruits like oranges, tangerines, grapefruit and other citrus fruit or pineapple.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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