Honey Lime Fruit Salad
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4.8
Honey Lime Fruit Salad
Description
This fruit salad combines canned pineapple and mandarin oranges, ripe kiwi, halved grapes, and quartered strawberries tossed with grated lime zest and a gentle drizzle of honey. The citrus zest highlights the fruit flavors, creating a lively, fresh taste profile. The honey adds a subtle sweetness that ties the fruits together without overpowering them.
Optionally sprinkling poppy seeds on top introduces a mild nutty crunch that contrasts with the soft fruit textures. The recipe suggests serving immediately or chilling for up to an hour, which enhances melding of flavors but warns that longer refrigeration might cause the fruit to become watery or discolor, especially the strawberries.
This salad is versatile, accommodating substitutions like blueberries, cantaloupe, mango, peaches, or apples to suit seasonal availability or preference. It pairs well as a light dessert, side dish, or addition to brunch menus where a fresh fruit component is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 (20-ounce) (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks drained well; or about 1 ½ to 2 cups chopped fresh
- 1 (15-ounce) (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges drained well
- 2 to 3 to 3 kiwi fruit ripe; peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup red grapes or green grapes; halved
- 1 cup strawberry hulled and quartered
- lime zest from one lime; about ½ tablespoon
- 1 to 2 to 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ to 1 to 1 teaspoon poppy seeds optional
Instructions
- Combine the fruit in a serving bowl. Add the lime zest and toss.
- Drizzle the honey over the fruit and gently mix until the fruit is evenly coated. Sprinkle the poppy seeds on top, if using, and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving (any longer and the fruit salad can get a bit watery and discolored from the strawberries).
Notes
- Serve the fruit salad immediately or within one hour to avoid watery texture and discoloration from strawberries.
- This recipe is adaptable for various fruits, including blueberries, mango, peaches, and melons, to suit preferences or seasonal changes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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