Quick & Easy Fruit Salad
The perfect summer dessert or snack to keep your body hydrated during the hot summer months is this Quick & Easy Fruit Salad. Vibrantly colored strawberries, juicy pineapple, tart blueberries, sweet mango, and any other fruit you have on hand, are dressed with a tangy honey-lime dressing for the best barbecue or potluck dessert.
Make Ahead Instructions
If you want to make this salad ahead of time, cut and prepare the fruit and store it in separate airtight containers for up to a day in advance.
Storing them separately will keep them fresh! When ready to serve, mix them all and add the dressing.
Variations
- For added flavor, sprinkle freshly chopped herbs like mint and cilantro
- A touch of orange liqueur can bring the dressing to another level if serving it to adults
- Add orange or mandarin juice to the dressing for a more citrusy flavor
- Sprinkle granola on top just prior to serving for added crunch
- Chopped nuts or slivered almonds will add a touch of nutty goodness
- Mix in Greek yogurt for a creamy treat!
How to Store
Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The more you keep the salad refrigerated, the softer the fruit will become, so eat it as soon as possible.
How to Freeze
It is not recommended to freeze this salad. Water molecules in the fruit will freeze and become crystals that when thawed, makes the texture of the fruit unpalatable.
The only instance when freezing the salad is recommended is if you want to make a frozen smoothie with it.
Quick & Easy Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups pineapple, cubed
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 4 kiwis (golden or green), peeled and cubed
- 2 mandarin oranges, peeled, segmented, and sliced
- 2 mangoes, peeled and diced
- 2 green apples, cored and diced
- 2 cups seedless grapes, red, purple, or green
Instructions
- Wash, cut, and prepare all fruit and place it in a salad bowl.
- Make the dressing by combining the honey, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and toss to combine.
Nutrition
FAQ About How to Make the Best Fruit Salad
- 1. Can I Switch Up the Fruits? Yes, you can! Use whatever fruit you have on hand. You can add pears, watermelon, honeydew melon, or even papaya! There is no set recipe, and all fruits can be combined to satisfy your palate.
- 2. How Do I Stop the Fruit from Turning Brown? That’s where the lemon juice comes in! Lemon juice keeps the fruit from oxidizing and turning brown. You can even use orange juice for the same reason.
- 3. No Fresh Lime? No Problem If you don’t have fresh limes, you can use bottled lime juice. Lemon juice can also be used in a pinch!
- 4. How Do I Make it Look Fancy? The more colorful the salad, the fancier it looks! Make sure to use a variety of fruits in vibrant and different shades. Try to cut everything into even pieces to make it look professional and pretty, and add a few mint leaves for that wow factor.
