Fruit Salad with Citrus Honey Dressing
This Fruit Salad with Citrus Honey Dressing is bright, juicy, and perfectly balanced—never watery or bland. Fresh, colorful fruit is lightly coated in a zesty citrus-honey dressing that enhances natural sweetness without overpowering it. Ideal for brunch, potlucks, warm-weather dinners, or a light dessert, this easy fruit salad comes together in minutes and always disappears fast.
Ingredients
- For the Fruit Salad
- 1 ½ cups strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries rinsed and dried
- 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple diced
- 1 cup grapes halved
- 2 kiwis or 1 mango peeled and sliced
- For the Citrus Honey Dressing
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 ½ –2 tbsp honey to taste
- ½ tsp orange or lemon zest optional
- Tiny pinch of salt
- Optional Garnish
- Fresh mint or basil finely chopped
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.
- Cut fruit into similar-sized pieces and add to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon or lime juice, honey, zest, and salt.
- Drizzle dressing evenly over the fruit.
- Gently toss until just coated.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh herbs just before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm fruit for the best texture.
- Dry fruit well after washing to prevent excess liquid.
- Add delicate fruits like bananas only right before serving.