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Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

This Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing recipe makes it easy to eat the rainbow! This is a healthy and refreshing snack or dessert perfect for a hot summer day or any occasion. Fresh, sweet fruit is drizzled with a homemade bright and zesty dressing.

fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges, kiwi, blueberries, and pineapple fruit salad in a white bowl with honey lime dressing
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What Type of Fruit to Use

Choose a variety of fruits: Use a mix of fruits that are in season and that complement each other in flavor and texture. Some good options include berries, melons, pineapple, kiwi, and citrus fruits. Here are some options:

  • Apples
  • Bananas
  • Berries
  • Citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit, lemons)
  • Grapes
  • Kiwis
  • Mangoes
  • Melons (cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon)
  • Nectarines
  • Peaches
  • Pears
  • Pineapple
  • Plums
  • Strawberries
fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges, kiwi, blueberries, and pineapple sliced and in separate glass bowls

When choosing the fruit, consider the following:

  • Color: A variety of colors will make the fruit salad more visually appealing.
  • Sweetness: Some fruits are sweeter than others, so you may want to adjust the amount of sugar or honey you use.
  • Texture: Some fruits are softer than others, so you may want to choose fruits that will hold up well in the salad.
  • Season: Some fruits are more in season during certain times of the year.

How to Prep the Fruit

Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces: Cut the fruit into pieces that are roughly the same size so that they are easy to eat and blend well together. Remove any seeds, stems, or tough parts.

How to Make Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  1. Add all of the fruit to a large bowl.
  2. Combine olive oil, honey, fresh lime juice, and lime zest in a separate bowl and drizzle it over the fruit.
  3. Serve immediately or chilled for 30 minutes.
fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges, kiwi, blueberries, and pineapple in a glass bowl

Salad Dressing

My Honey Lime Dressing is my favorite addition to this salad! The dressing adds a natural sweetness, the lime juice provides a bright and zesty flavor that balances perfectly with the fruit. Here are more options:

  • Citrus dressing: Dressings made with fresh citrus juice (such as orange, lemon, or lime), complement a wide variety of fruits and add a bright, refreshing flavor to the salad.
  • Yogurt dressing: A creamy dressing made will work well with fruits like berries, melons, and apples.
  • Mint dressing: Made with fresh mint leaves, super refreshing, and pairs well with tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, and papaya.
  • Poppy seed dressing: Sweet and tangy; works well with fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and mandarins.
  • Balsamic dressing: Tangy flavor made with balsamic vinegar and pairs well with fruits like peaches, nectarines, and strawberries.
honey lime dressing drizzled over a fruit salad

Frozen Fruit

I love to make fruit salads year-round. Some of my favorites aren’t fresh or in season during certain parts of the year (mostly mango and peaches!). These can be purchased frozen and thawed for the salad.

How to Prevent Browning

The lime juice used in the dressing will prevent the fruit from browning. Lime juice is acidic, and it reacts with the enzymes that cause oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that causes fruit to turn brown. When you coat fruit with lime juice, you are essentially stopping the oxidation process in its tracks.

Lemon juice and vinegar will do the same thing.

fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges, kiwi, blueberries, and pineapple fruit salad in a white bowl with honey lime dressing

Chilling

Chill the fruit salad: For the best taste and texture, chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

How Long It Will Last/How to Store

It will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator. But, it is best to eat it within 24 hours of making it. If you store the fruit salad in an airtight container, it will last longer. Avoid leaving the fruit salad at room temperature for more than two hours, as bacteria can grow rapidly at warm temperatures.

fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges, kiwi, blueberries, and pineapple fruit salad in a white bowl with honey lime dressing

If you store the salad in an airtight container with paper towels, it will last longer.

Keep in mind some fruits, such as bananas and apples, tend to brown quickly when cut and exposed to air. Because the fruit is served with dressing, the longer you take to eat it, the more risk you have the fruit will get soggy.

I like to drain excess dressing for this reason. Once you coat the fruit in dressing and refrigerate for 30 minutes, it will soak up the honey lime flavor.

fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges, kiwi, blueberries, and pineapple fruit salad in a white bowl with honey lime dressing

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fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges, kiwi, blueberries, and pineapple fruit salad in a white bowl with honey lime dressing
fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges, kiwi, blueberries, and pineapple fruit salad in a white bowl with honey lime dressing
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5 from 5 votes

Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

This Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing recipe makes it easy to eat the rainbow! This is a healthy and refreshing snack or dessert perfect for a hot summer day or any occasion. Fresh, sweet fruit is drizzled with a homemade bright and zesty dressing.
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Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword best fruit salad recipe, fruit salad recipe, fruit salad with honey lime dressing, rainbow fruit salad, summer fruit salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Calories 172kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup sliced kiwi This was 3 kiwis for me.
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges This was 3-4 mandarin oranges for me.

Honey Lime Dressing

  • 1/4-1/2 cup honey Start with 1/4 cup and add more to suit your taste.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice This was 1 large lime for me.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil See notes.
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest See notes.

Instructions

  • Add all of the fruit to a large bowl.
  • Combine the dressing in a separate bowl. Taste the dressing repeatedly and make adjustments as necessary. Drizzle the dressing over the fruit.
  • Serve immediately or chilled for 30 minutes.

Notes

I used fresh fruit in this recipe.
Olive oil is used because it will smooth out the dressing and make it easier to coat the fruit. You will taste some hints of the oil. Omit it if you wish.
Lime zest is used to amplify the lime flavor. I recommend you start with a small amount of zest, taste the dressing, and then continue to add and build more in order to ensure the dressing suits your taste.
Feel free to add more dressing to the salad to suit your taste and desired texture.
You can use any of your favorite fruit in this salad.
Keep in mind some fruits, such as bananas and apples, tend to brown quickly when cut and exposed to air. Because the fruit is served with dressing, the longer you take to eat it, the more risk you have the fruit will get soggy. I like to drain excess dressing for this reason. Once you coat the fruit in dressing and refrigerate for 30 minutes, it will soak up the honey lime flavor. 
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Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g
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Recipe Rating




Jill

Friday 5th of July 2024

I made this for a 4th of July party. It was perfect. I mixed up the fruit and did strawberries, grapes and, blueberries. Perfect for a hot day too.

staysnatched

Monday 8th of July 2024

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Ashley

Wednesday 12th of April 2023

This has to become a staple for any brunch or occasion where you need a fruit salad that appeals to the masses! So yummy and easy to put together. The honey lime dressing is the perfect elevation to the dish.

staysnatched

Wednesday 12th of April 2023

Yes! It's the best part!

Regina

Sunday 9th of April 2023

So easy and so delicious. I was looking for something light and this was perfect. Brandi does it again with great recipes.

staysnatched

Monday 10th of April 2023

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

Felicia

Monday 3rd of April 2023

This was easy to make and delicious! Donโ€™t skip the lime zest in the dressing it really makes the dish pop. I needed something on the lighter side to indulge in and this fruit salad felt decadent and filling. Thanks for this great recipe!

staysnatched

Tuesday 4th of April 2023

Great tip!

Jill

Monday 3rd of April 2023

Who doesnโ€™t love a fruit salad? This one is great because there is no added sugar and the lime and honey is the perfect combination. It has me dreaming of somewhere tropical on a beach.

staysnatched

Monday 3rd of April 2023

My thoughts exactly!