Description
A vibrant and refreshing Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad featuring a colorful mix of fresh strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, grapes, kiwis, mandarin oranges, and optional bananas, tossed in a zesty honey lime dressing. Perfect for a healthy dessert or snack that is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 lb chopped fresh pineapple
- 12 oz fresh blueberries
- 12 oz red grapes, sliced into halves
- 4 kiwis, peeled and chopped
- 3 mandarin oranges
- 2 bananas, sliced (optional)
Honey Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp lime zest (zest of 2 medium limes)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Add all the chopped fruit except the bananas to a large mixing bowl, ensuring they are evenly sized for a balanced texture.
- Make the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lime zest, and fresh lime juice until smooth and well combined.
- Toss Fruit and Dressing: Pour the honey lime dressing over the fruit and gently toss to evenly coat all the pieces. Add sliced bananas if using, and toss carefully to avoid mashing.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right away to enjoy the fresh flavors and vibrant colors at their best. Alternatively, prepare fruit and dressing separately up to one day in advance and combine just before serving.
Notes
- Fresh mandarin oranges are preferred, but a 15 oz can of mandarin oranges in juice or light syrup drained well can be used as a substitute.
- The salad can be made a day in advance by chopping the fruit (except bananas) and keeping the dressing chilled separately; mix together just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Bananas are optional and should be added last to prevent browning.
- This salad is ideal for a colorful, healthy snack or dessert that emphasizes natural sweetness and a zesty lime twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
