Rainbow Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
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Rainbow Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Description
Rainbow Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing is a vibrant combination of fresh fruits including pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, red grapes, clementines, and kiwi. The dressing, made from honey, lime zest, and fresh lime juice, adds a subtle sweetness balanced with citrus tang. Thoroughly drying the fruit before mixing minimizes the natural juice released, preserving the salad's texture. The salad is simply prepared by chopping the fruit, whisking the dressing, and tossing everything together to evenly coat. Served in a bowl, it’s visually appealing with a fresh and juicy texture, making it an excellent choice for brunches or potlucks.
Its blend of tropical and berries offers a mix of flavors and colors that make it inviting. The honey lime dressing highlights the fruit's natural taste without overpowering it. The salad should be consumed within a few days and kept refrigerated to maintain freshness.
For best results, dry fruit well after washing to limit liquid release. This salad stores well for 2-3 days in airtight containers, making it suitable for advance preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pineapple about 1 regular-sized pineapple, fresh, chopped
- 12 oz. strawberries fresh, chopped
- 12 oz. blueberries fresh
- 12 oz. red grapes chopped
- 5 clementines or 3 mandarin oranges, peeled
- 4 kiwi peeled and chopped
Honey Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp lime zest more if desired
- 1.5 Tbsp lime juice fresh
Instructions
- Chop all the fruit and add to a large mixing bowl. Make sure to dry very well first!*
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lime zest and lime juice.
- Pour the honey lime dressing over the fruit and toss to evenly coat.
- Transfer to a pretty serving bowl for serving, sprinkle with more lime zest if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- After washing, pat all fruit pieces very dry to reduce juice leakage in the salad.
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor and texture.
- Store salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Adjust lime zest amount in the dressing to control tartness to your preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cup (167g) | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% |
| Sugar | 23.8g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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