Summer Fruit Salad
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5
Summer Fruit Salad
Description
This fruit salad layers a variety of melons with berries, bringing contrasting textures and flavors. Watermelon and melons provide a crisp, watery base while strawberries and blueberries contribute juicier, slightly tart notes. The honey citrus dressing brightens the fruit with fresh lime juice and honey, optionally accented by poppy seeds. Alternatively, the creamy yogurt dressing adds richness from Greek yogurt and lemon juice balanced by honey for sweetness.
Prepared dressings can be chilled separately and combined with fruit just before serving to maintain the freshness and prevent sogginess. The salad can be served immediately or chilled for up to 12 hours, making it convenient for gatherings or meal prep. Adding whipped topping is an option to enhance creaminess, suiting those who prefer a dessert-like fruit salad.
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon cubes
- 1 cantaloupe cubed
- 1 honeydew cubed
- 1 pound strawberries stems removed, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
honey citrus dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime fresh squeezed juice
- ½ teaspoon poppy seeds optional
creamy yogurt dressing
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla, nonfat
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
Instructions
- Combine all fruit in a large bowl.
- Stir together ingredients for chosen dressing (honey citrus OR creamy yogurt).
- Add dressing to fruit bowl. Toss to coat.
- Cover and chill up to 12 hours or serve immediately.
Notes
- Both dressings can be used interchangeably with any fruit; feel free to swap or add favorite fruits.
- Prepare the yogurt dressing ahead and store it in the refrigerator, tossing with fruit just before serving for best texture.
- Adding a cool whip topping can create a richer, creamy fruit salad variation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 552mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 2054IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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