Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Citrus Dressing Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing fresh fruit salad featuring a colorful mix of berries, kiwi, grapes, and apple, tossed in a zesty honey-citrus dressing with mint for a bright, healthy treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus at least 1 hour chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fruit
- 2 cups strawberries, stem removed and diced
- 1 ¼ cups blueberries
- 1 ¼ cups raspberries
- 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 1 medium sized red apple, chopped (~1 cup)
Dressing and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons honey (or agave nectar)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (about half an orange)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about half of one small lime)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves, minced
Instructions
- Combine Fruits: In a large bowl, mix together the diced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, sliced kiwi, halved grapes, and chopped apple. Set aside.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey or agave nectar, fresh orange juice, lime juice, and lime zest until well combined.
- Toss Fruit with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed fruits and gently toss to evenly coat all the fruit pieces with the dressing.
- Add Mint and Chill: Sprinkle the minced mint leaves over the salad, then refrigerate the fruit salad for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use agave nectar for a vegan alternative to honey.
- Chilling the salad helps the flavors develop and enhances the refreshing taste.
- Fruit can be varied based on seasonality and personal preference.
- To prevent apple browning, toss apple pieces in a little lemon juice before mixing.
- This salad is best enjoyed within 24 hours to maintain freshness.
